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.
Tag: West Midlands Trains
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…
Train drivers’ union ASLEF calls strike and overtime ban in battle over pay
Train drivers’ trade union ASLEF has today announced that its members across the UK rail network will strike on Friday 1 September
West Midlands Railway makes funding available for community projects
West Midlands Railway is making grants of up to £10,000 available through the latest round of its “Your Community, Your Fund” scheme..
West Midlands transport submit objection to ticket office closures
Transport chiefs in the West Midlands have formally objected to proposals to close railway ticket offices across the region,.
RMT announces further round of rail strikes
The RMT Union has announced that members will be taking strike action in the dispute surrounding pay and conditions. The union says that it has…
Competition to find a new name for Warwickshire railway Line
Local schools and communities in Warwickshire have been suggesting a name for the line between Nuneaton and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.
Chiltern Railways to see every train time change from Sunday the 21st of May
The rail operator is reminding customers of the changes with advice to check ahead of travelling as normal regular travel times may change.
RMT announce further strikes affecting train services in June
The RMT Union has announced a further walk out date on Friday 2nd June in the national rail dispute over pay and conditions.