Drink-Drive Limit Cut to 22 Micrograms Planned
The Government plans to cut the drink-drive limit in England and Wales from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland, as part of a new road safety strategy.
Category : Railway News
Jet2 adds more Greece flights from Birmingham for 2027
Jet2 has added more seats from Birmingham Airport to Crete (Heraklion) and Kalamata for summer 2027, extending seasons and offering weekly services from April.
Weekend Rail Disruption: Wolverhampton-Stafford Halted
Passengers face weekend rail disruption as the line between Wolverhampton and Stafford is halted. Network Rail advises checking before travelling.
EasyJet axes all Leeds Bradford flights from January 2027
EasyJet confirms all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport will end on 5 January 2027, with affected passengers offered free transfers or refunds.
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FCA to review UK bank cash access rules in late 2026
The FCA will formally review the UK's access to cash regime in late 2026, assessing rules that apply to 14 designated banks and building societies, with findings due in Q2 2027.
Circuit Failure Disrupts West Midlands Trains
A circuit failure between two West Midlands railway stops is causing delays and cancellations, according to National Rail. Commuters face disruption.
Birmingham-Rugeley Trains Still Disrupted
Overrunning engineering works continue to disrupt trains between Birmingham and Rugeley, causing delays and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check before travelling.
CrossCountry Rail Restores Full Services After Major Upgrade
CrossCountry railway has resumed full services across its network following a significant engineering and upgrade programme, improving reliability and journey times for passengers.
Birmingham power cut hits CrossCountry services
A power cut in Birmingham city centre has forced CrossCountry to withdraw services across almost all routes on Sunday, August 23, with only Peterborough-Cambridge-Stansted running near-normal.
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Power Cut Hits Rail Control Centre, Disrupting Services
A power cut at a rail control centre caused major disruption to West Midlands train services, with delays and cancellations affecting commuters across the region.
Christmas 2026 steam train rides near Birmingham
Severn Valley Railway's Christmas 2026 steam trains run from late November to Christmas Eve. Tickets are on sale now for Santa's Steam Specials, Elf Express, Carol Trains and more.
West Midlands trains disrupted after incident
West Midlands rail services face delays and cancellations after an incident. National Rail advises passengers to check before travelling as disruption continues.
Trains return to Stourbridge after wildfire damage
Train services between Stourbridge and Hagley resumed on August 22, nine days after wildfires caused unprecedented damage. More than 200 railway staff worked round-the-clock to repair the line.
Mayor: Not buying National Express buses 'catastrophic'
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker says not buying National Express bus operations would have been 'catastrophic' for passengers, protecting 4,800 jobs and hundreds of services.
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Jet2 app adds live flight updates 72 hours before departure
Jet2 has launched new app functionality giving customers live flight times and status updates from 72 hours before departure, plus in-resort helper visit details.
Castle Cary Station Ticket Office Restored After £835k Investment
Castle Cary railway station's ticket office and waiting room have been restored following an £835,000 investment, reopening on August 17 with improved accessibility and heritage features.
All Rail Lines Blocked by Tree Between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield
All rail lines between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield are blocked due to a fallen tree. West Midlands Railway warns of cancellations and delays until further notice.
Rail Works Disrupt Midlands and North Wales
Major rail engineering works on the Shropshire border will cause significant disruption to services across the wider Midlands and North Wales, with replacement buses and longer journey times expected.
Stourbridge wildfire repairs aim to reopen line by Aug 22
Network Rail begins major repairs on Stourbridge Junction-Hagley line after devastating wildfires, aiming to fully reopen by Saturday, August 22.
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Stourbridge Fire Disrupts Snow Hill Rail Services
Rail services through Birmingham Snow Hill face major disruption after a fire near Stourbridge. Trains cancelled, delayed, or revised, with no service between Stourbridge Junction and Kidderminster.
Drivers face months-long wait for driving tests, DVSA warns
The average waiting time for a driving test in June was 17.3 weeks or longer at 60 test centres, with a four-month wait still common, according to DVSA data and experts.
Stourbridge fire: Train disruption continues on Snow Hill Lines
Train disruption continues in Stourbridge after a fire destroyed 19 homes and injured 54. West Midlands Railway runs reduced services with rail replacement buses.
Stourbridge Fire Rail Disruption: Update
A major fire in Stourbridge caused widespread rail disruption; services are gradually resuming after emergency repairs, with delays expected into the evening.
Stourbridge Fire: Rail Service Changes Announced
Rail passengers face disruption after a fire near Stourbridge. Services between Stourbridge Junction and Worcester are affected, with replacement buses and revised timetables in place.
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Burnham govt may revoke licences for drivers born before 1957
The Andy Burnham government is considering revoking driving licences for motorists born before 1957, as part of its Road Safety Strategy. Decisions are imminent.
Heatwave Disrupts West Midlands Trains
High temperatures forecast for this week will disrupt West Midlands Railway services, with speed restrictions and potential cancellations expected as the heatwave hits the region.
BHX baggage issues continue into fourth day
Birmingham Airport's baggage system problems persist into a fourth day, leaving passengers without luggage. The airport says most bags travel as planned but apologizes for the inconvenience.
HS2 delays A38 slip road reopening; MP slams broken promise
HS2 delays A38 northbound slip road at Streethay reopening until April 2027, six months later than planned, prompting MP Dave Robertson to condemn 'another broken promise'.
New Birmingham Stations Mark Four Months Since Opening
Birmingham's newest railway stations at Kings Heath, Moseley Village and Pineapple Road mark four months since opening, with 130,000 passengers in first two months, but reliability concerns remain.
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Birmingham Airport Baggage System Issue Delays Flights
Birmingham Airport warns of baggage system issue affecting outbound luggage; engineers on site to fix quickly, apologizing for inconvenience.
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