Construction of HS2 ‘green tunnel’ reaches halfway mark
Construction of a 700-metre-long ‘green tunnel’ being constructed for HS2 in Warwickshire has now reached the halfway stage.
Tag: West Midlands
Ajax steam locomotive finds new Northamptonshire home
1918-built Barclay locomotive, Ajax, has found a new home in the West Midlands after a fond farewell from its current home, the Isle of Wight Steam Ra…
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.
Tributes made as victim dies after stabbing at West Midlands railway station
Tributes have been made following the death of Rhiannon Skye Whyte, who was seriously assaulted at Bescot Stadium railway station. The incident took place on…
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…
Foundations work starts on new Birmingham HS2 rail hub
A team of 80 people have begun installing the 2,000 concrete columns that will form the foundations of Birmingham‘s Curzon Street Station. This is a…
Major Disruption continues as flooding closes number of railway lines
UPDATE 09:50: The line between Hereford and Shrewsbury has now reopened – trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes whilst…
Shropshire railway checks and cleans up its new Class 101 diesel multiple unit
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) reports that the DMU Group (West Midlands) has been working on its new Class 101 unit.
Birmingham railway line reopens after fire breaks out
UPDATE: Lines have now reopened. Disruption is now expected until 9 am (13/10) A number of trains are being cancelled or changed due to a…