The UK Government unveils a new railway line between Birmingham and Manchester, backed by £1.1bn initial funding. Part of a wider Northern Growth Strategy, it aims to boost connectivity and capacity.
A construction crane collapse in Thailand derailed a train, killing at least 22 people and injuring 79. The incident near Bangkok is under thorough investigation.
The government has announced plans for a new railway line connecting Birmingham and Manchester, though no construction timeline is confirmed. It will not be a reinstatement of the scrapped HS2 leg.
The UK Government is set to unveil plans for a new Birmingham to Manchester rail route this week, reviving connectivity after HS2's northern leg was axed. Discover the details.
Passenger services on the long-awaited Camp Hill line and new stations in Darlaston and Willenhall are set to begin within months, ending decades-long waits.
The inaugural Caledonian Sleeper service departs Birmingham International for Inverness on January 15. Travel overnight to Scotland's epic landscapes from £84. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.
Major rail disruption hits Midlands commuters as flooding blocks line between Rugeley Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses in operation. Read for live updates.
Transport bosses warn the West Midlands will lose 'meaningful control' over its railway services if a crucial devolution deal with the government is not renewed this month. Read the urgent call to action.
A lineside fire has caused the cancellation of West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley for the rest of the day. Rail replacement buses are in operation.
Storm Goretti causes major travel disruption for Shrewsbury Town fans heading to the FA Cup match at Molineux. Rail services cancelled, replacement buses in operation. Check before you travel.
West Midlands Railway suspends all services as Storm Goretti causes major disruption. The firm defends its 'do not travel' warning after a social media spat. Full details and travel advice inside.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti has stranded trains and halted CrossCountry services from Birmingham to Manchester, Nottingham, and Cardiff. Passengers urged to check before travelling.
Storm Goretti brings -12C freeze and heavy snow, severely disrupting CrossCountry rail services from Birmingham. Passengers urged to check before travel.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti causes severe rail disruption. West Midlands Railway suspended, others run reduced services. Passengers urged not to travel. Full details.
Swindon councillors will vote on a Labour motion demanding a daily direct train service to Oxford, a move set to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Thames Valley. Read the latest.
Rail passengers across the West Midlands are urged not to travel as Storm Goretti causes major disruption. Key routes remain closed with limited services until at least midday.
Severe weather from Storm Goretti has caused widespread rail disruption across the West Midlands. Passengers are urged not to travel on Friday 9 January. Key routes may reopen by midday.
Storm Goretti forces reduced rail services across the Midlands. Network Rail explains the serious safety risks of ice and snow on the tracks. Travel only if necessary.
The multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade reports strong 2025 progress, with key works at Huddersfield station and over 5,000 people now on the project. Discover how it will transform northern rail.
Rail services near Birmingham New Street were thrown into chaos after the discovery of a wartime mortar. Read how bomb disposal teams resolved the incident and got trains back on track.
Rail services from Birmingham New Street to Tamworth and Nuneaton are suspended after an old mortar device is found near the line. Follow live updates.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
HS2 officials admit the 2029-2033 target for trains between London and Birmingham is unachievable. Read the latest on the project reset, costs, and local reaction.
Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Walsall face severe disruption after a train broke down near Hamstead. Check for live updates and alternative travel arrangements.
HS2 engineers installed two critical viaduct spans near Water Orton during a five-day Christmas rail closure, a major milestone for the high-speed project. Read more.
HS2 bosses hailed the overnight move of a 112m, 1,631-tonne bridge over Lawley Middleway as a key 2025 project milestone, completed four days early. Read more.
Ahead of the May 2026 Senedd election, Professor Stuart Cole outlines three crucial rail policies for Wales, calling for funding fairness and devolved infrastructure control. Discover the priorities.
Fresh anger erupts as HS2 confirms major delay for Birmingham-London line, missing 2029-2033 target. Mayor defends project as critics blast 'white elephant'. Read the latest.
West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership on 1st February 2026, operating as WM Trains Limited. Passengers are advised of the legal change affecting data handling.
Eurostar passengers face major disruption after a power supply incident in the Channel Tunnel forced all services to be cancelled. See the latest updates and travel advice.