Work begins to take HS2 under A38 near Lichfield
HS2 have started foundation work on the Rykneld Street bridge.
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Proposals for new Manchester – London train service announced
London Northwestern Railway has announced proposals for a new train service connecting Manchester with London Euston via the West Midlands.
Birmingham trains cancelled ‘until further notice’
Train operators are warning passengers of disruption this morning following a signalling system at Aston. The fault means that the line between Lichfield Trent Valley…
Birmingham railway line to close for motorway repairs
The Cross City line between Birmingham and Lichfield will be closed from 27 May to 1 June to allow repairs to be made to the Tame Valley Viaduct.
Fallen tree disrupts train services in West Midlands
A tree falling onto the overhead power lines has severely disrupted train services on the Cross City Line between Lichfield and Birmingham New Street.
New trains for Birmingham railway line
Cross City Line passengers in Birmingham are travelling on a new fleet of train from today (Monday 15 April).
No Birmingham trains gives Network Rail rare opportunity
Industrial action on 5 April, when no trains used Birmingham New Street, allowed Network Rail engineers to carry out maintenance of the infrastructure…
HS2 receives planning approval for final key structures in West Midlands
HS2 has been granted planning approval for the last two "Key Design Elements” (KDEs) to take the line into Birmingham.
Birmingham trains to be disrupted this Easter
Train services next week between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley on the Cross City line will be disrupted due to engineering work.
New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line
West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Reddi…