Video: Major Christmas upgrades at Lichfield Trent Valley
Network Rail has carried out major improvements at Lichfield Trent Valley station over Christmas which will improve journeys for Cross City line passe…
Tag: West Midlands Trains
Birmingham railway station to be upgraded ready for 2028 tournament
The West Midlands Rail Executive has released plans to upgrade Witton Railway Station in readiness for Villa Park to host Euro 2028 fixtures.
New route director takes the reins at Network Rail’s Wessex lines
Mark Goodall is the new route director for one of the busiest and most congested networks in the country as he takes over Network Rail's Wessex Route.
Finalists announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards
A shortlist has been announced for the 2024 Community Rail Awards for those who work to make Britain’s railway stations welcoming spaces.
Midlands to see railway upgrades carried out over the Christmas period
The rail revamps will include the lifting of a new platform bridge, upgrades to trackside equipment and ongoing work on HS2
CrossCountry confirms disruption due to ASLEF industrial action
CrossCountry has confirmed that its services will be seriously disrupted by industrial action by drivers' union ASLEF between Friday 1 and Saturday 9 …
Rail Delivery Group responds as ASLEF calls for more strike action in December
The strike action has been described as unnecessary by Rail Delivery Group who believe it will impact customers and businesses prior to the Christmas …
New Class 730 trains enter service with London Northwestern Railway
The first London Northwestern Railway’s new Class 730 trains entered passenger service this morning, 12 November, on the West Coast Main Line.
Virtual Reality experience to help combat sexual harassment on trains
On 16th October, a VR experience is being shown at Birmingham New Street as part of efforts to ensure everyone feels safe when travelling by train,
Train drivers union announce further strike action this September / October
ASLEF, the train drivers union, has announced further strike action, with the union saying it will severely disrupt passengers, with operators potenti…
