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New era of rail travel to begin as West Midlands Railway unveils electric train fleet
Thursday 08 Feb 2024
A new era is set to begin for rail passengers in the West Midlands after West Midlands Railway unveiled its brand new fleet of electric trains. The Class 730 fle…
New University Station buildings to open their doors this Sunday
Wednesday 31 Jan 2024
University Railway Station’s impressive new buildings open their doors to passengers for the first time on Sunday 28 January. With new wider entrances, stairways…
Plans to upgrade Witton Railway Station ahead of Euro 2028 tournament revealed
Thursday 21 Dec 2023
The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has today unveiled new design images for a revamped Witton Railway Station as plans to overhaul the station tak…
Partnership launches to deliver a better integrated and more locally accountable West midlands rail network
Friday 24 Nov 2023
West Midlands Rail Executive and Great British Railways Transition Team are working on a partnership to deliver a more locally accountable railway in the West M…
Community call to contribute creative designs for upcoming stations
Thursday 09 Nov 2023
The rich and varied history of south Birmingham will be reflected in a series of heritage information boards alongside unique decorative-steel fence designs at t…
Black Country railway stations back on track after contractor takeover
Monday 09 Oct 2023
The development of two new railway stations on the Walsall to Wolverhampton line can continue following a deal with a new contractor. Ground preparation works on…