Nine Train Operating Companies and Network Rail affected by September TSSA strike action
The rail union, TSSA, has announced that it is to hold a 24 hour strike in September due to a dispute over pay, job security and conditions.
Tag: West Midlands Trains
Wider platforms now in use at at Birmingham’s University station
New, wider platforms at University station in Birmingham have been completed in time for the Commonwealth Games and are now in use.
Disruption expected on 30 July due to planned Aslef strike
On Saturday 30 July, drivers at seven train companies will stage a 24-hour strike called by the leadership of train drivers’ union ASLEF.
Train travel arrangements released ahead of RMT strike action this week
Due to the national rail strike called by the leadership of the RMT union, train services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday, 27th July.
Train services from Lichfield Trent Valley return to normal
Work to repair platform 3 at Lichfield Trent Valley station has been completed and rail services from the station have returned to normal.
Rail industry responds to RMT strike action announcement
The rail industry has been responding to the announcement that RMT members from will be striking this June.
Reminder of four day rail line closure ahead of Commonwealth Games
Improvement work will see the Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street closed for four days during June
Rail industry responds to RMT’s “overwhelming” support for action against Network Rail and 15 rail operators
Network Rail & the Rail Delivery Group have responded after it was revealed by the RMT that workers have voted in favour of further action.
Funds raised for Northamptonshire Hospice by railway workers
Rail colleagues from across the industry help raise funds for a Northamptonshire Hospice which cared for a sadly missed colleague Adam Winkworth.
Frieze depicting athletes added as Perry Barr station nears completion
A bronze-coloured frieze depicting athletes in action has been installed on the front of Perry Barr railway station.