New West Midlands Railway trains welcomed on new route
West Midlands Railway's Class 730 electric trains are now calling at Walsall, with the local council welcoming the new service.
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Hat-trick of Birmingham football matches poses challenge for train operators
Railways in the West Midlands face a challenging time on 22nd October when three football matches will be played at grounds a few miles apart.
Attempted murder charge made after stabbing at West Midlands railway station
The British Transport Police say that a charge has been made after a serious assault at Bescot Stadium station at the weekend. Deng Cholmajek, who…
Charity railtour to bid farewell to West Midlands trains
The Branch Line Society is running the Class 323 Farewell from Birmingham to Liverpool on 29 September as a tribute to the class.
Miniature railway to star at West Midlands Arboretum celebrations
On 4 May a miniature railway will be among the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Arboretum at Walsall in the West Midlands.
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).
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…
Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains
Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham …
Steam locomotive to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is set to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday (9th March 2024) as it heads to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Planning gets underway for new West Midlands railway station
The huge project will see Aldridge Station operating passenger services for the first time in 60 years following its closure in 1965
