Over 300 rail industry volunteers will be aiding those travelling to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games venues by train.

They will be assisting with the extra journeys across the West Midlands while the sporting event is on.

The games, which begin on Thursday 28th July, will have the additional people working alongside the large number of staff already working the event to welcome visitors into the area.

Passengers are being advised to check before they travel if they are planning journey between 28th July and 8th August.

Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham International, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Perry Barr, and Warwick are all likely to be extra busy during this time.

Denise Wetton, Network Rail’s Central route director, said: “We can’t wait to welcome spectators to our exciting summer of sport, especially at Birmingham New Street which is such a vital gateway to the city and venues.
“It’s brilliant that so many colleagues from across the rail industry will be on hand to help passengers and ultimately make sure the Commonwealth Games are remembered for sport, not transport.”

Wendy Morton MP, Rail Minister, said: “I’m delighted to see that over 300 volunteers from across the rail industry will be doing their part to assist and welcome spectators to the Commonwealth Games this summer.
“Our rail volunteers will play a key role in making the Commonwealth Games a huge success and something the whole country can get behind.”

Alex Warner, chair of the Grand Railway Collaboration*, said: “Having rail industry colleagues volunteering at some of our busiest stations is one thing we’re working on across the rail industry to get ready for the Games. Wherever passengers are headed, they can certainly rely on a helping hand from our fantastic volunteers throughout the Commonwealth Games.”