Category : Railway News


Birmingham's New Railway Stations Open After 80-Year Wait

Three new stations in Moseley, Kings Heath, and Pineapple Road have opened on the Camp Hill line, restoring passenger services for the first time since World War II. The £185 million project faced delays but is now celebrated by residents and officials.

Three New Birmingham Train Stations Open After 85-Year Wait

Moseley Village, Kings Heath, and Pineapple Road stations have officially opened, providing South Birmingham communities with their first direct rail connection to the city centre since World War II. Passengers and officials celebrate the transformative i

Train Crash in France: One Dead, Dozens Injured

A train collided with a truck at a level crossing in Noeux-les-Mines, France, resulting in one fatality, believed to be the driver, and over 20 injuries. The incident caused the train to derail, disrupting rail services on the Béthune-Arras line.

Train Ticket Refund Changes to Tackle Fare Evasion

National Rail has updated refund conditions for Anytime, Off-Peak, and other tickets, requiring claims by 23:59 the day before travel to reduce fraudulent refunds, while Advance and Season tickets remain unaffected.

Pedestrian Fatality at Dudley Port Station Disrupts Rail

A pedestrian has tragically died at Dudley Port train station, leading to significant disruption on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton line. Emergency services responded to the incident, which is not being treated as suspicious.

West Midlands Rail Disruption After Points Failure

Commuters in the West Midlands face delays and cancellations due to a points failure between Dorridge and Claverdon stations, affecting key routes and major stations like Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull.

Cheadle Residents Demand Progress on New Train Station

Frustrated Cheadle residents are calling for immediate action on a new train station, stalled despite £14m funding and planning approval, to alleviate chronic traffic congestion and improve connectivity to Manchester.

Rail Lines Blocked Between Wolverhampton and Stafford

All rail lines between Wolverhampton and Stafford are blocked due to an emergency incident, causing widespread cancellations and delays on the West Coast Main Line, affecting services to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and London.

Birmingham New Street Train Disruption After Tree Blocks Line

Train passengers at Birmingham New Street are experiencing major disruption after strong winds brought down a tree onto tracks in Penkridge, blocking the West Coast Main Line between Wolverhampton and Stafford. Services are cancelled, revised, or diverted

Penkridge Train Evacuation After Tree Fall Causes Major Delays

Passengers were evacuated from a London Northwestern Railway train and walked along tracks after it collided with a fallen tree near Penkridge, Staffordshire, causing widespread cancellations and delays expected to persist into Wednesday morning.

Andy Street Supports New Birmingham-Manchester Rail Link

Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street welcomes government plans for a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, though he criticises the long delay. The project, part of Northern Powerhouse Rail, faces political scrutiny.

Pete Waterman's Model Railway at Vale of Rheidol This Summer

The Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth will host Pete Waterman's acclaimed 64-foot 'Watford Junction' model railway from July 25 to August 9. Visitors can explore the detailed layout and even drive the trains, with tickets now on sale for this limited

New Birmingham Train Stations Timetable Revealed

Rail authorities have released the detailed timetable for services at three new Birmingham stations on the Camp Hill line, set to open on April 7, 2026, with half-hourly trains Monday to Saturday.

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