Cows Block Staffordshire Railway Line for Over Four Hours
Cows disrupted trains on the Staffordshire line for more than four hours, causing delays and cancellations. The animals blocked tracks near Lichfield, requiring staff to herd them away.
Category : Railway News
Points Failure Delays Wolverhampton to Bescot Stadium Trains
A points failure between Wolverhampton and Bescot Stadium caused severe delays on Wednesday morning. Passengers faced cancellations and disruptions until repairs were completed.
Train Lines Reopen After Lorry Hits Bridge
Train services have resumed in Birmingham after a lorry struck a railway bridge, causing hours of disruption for commuters and passengers.
Lorry Hits Bridge, Trains Suspended in Birmingham
Train services in Birmingham are suspended after a lorry struck a railway bridge, causing significant disruption. Engineers are on site assessing structural damage.
Heatwave Causes Nearly 1 in 10 Train Cancellations
Nearly one in 10 trains were cancelled across the UK as temperatures hit 36°C, with rail operators warning of further disruption as the heatwave intensifies.
Rail Disruption Between Two West Midlands Stations
Rail services between two West Midlands stations face disruption due to a fault with the signalling system, causing delays and cancellations for passengers.
Royal Mail Midlands delays due to 36C heatwave
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays in Midlands postcodes as red weather warning for extreme heat up to 40°C is in place. Safety of posties prioritized.
Severe Heat Cancels Trains from Shrewsbury
Severe heatwave forces train cancellations from Shrewsbury, with rail companies urging passengers to travel only if essential due to safety concerns.
West Midlands Train Services Reduced Due to Red Weather Warning
Train services across the West Midlands are significantly reduced as the Met Office issues a red weather warning for extreme heat on July 18-19, 2022.
Birmingham Train Disruption After Passenger Incident
Train services through Birmingham faced major delays after a passenger incident at a station. Emergency services attended, causing cancellations and knock-on disruptions across the network.
Bedford Train Crash Kills Driver, Injures Dozens
A train driver died and 33 people were seriously injured when two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening.
Bedford Train Crash: Nine Critical, 28 in Hospital
Nine people remain critical after a train crash in Bedford, with 28 of the 89 injured still in hospital. The driver of one train died.
Two Trains Collide Near Bedford, Serious Injuries
Two passenger trains collided between Luton and Bedford on Friday evening, with emergency services reporting serious casualties. All lines are closed, and passengers advised not to travel.
West Midlands Rail Crossings Closed Until 2027
Two railway crossings in West Midlands will remain closed for two more years due to ongoing safety upgrades, impacting local travel.
UK Updates Travel Advice for 14 Countries Including Turkey
The UK Foreign Office has revised travel advisories for 14 nations, including Turkey, Cyprus, and others, as summer holidays begin, citing improved security.
CrossCountry Worst UK Train Firm for Passenger Satisfaction
A major survey reveals CrossCountry as the least satisfying UK train operator, with only 79% passenger satisfaction. Hull Trains tops at 94%.
Drivers Face 5-Month Licence Wait as DVSA Backlog Persists
Drivers face a five-month wait for a driving licence due to DVSA backlog, projected to continue until autumn 2027. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms and outlines measures.
4,000 Birmingham Remains Unburied After HS2 Excavation
Eight years after excavation began at Birmingham's Park Street Burial Ground for HS2, over 4,000 of 9,000 bodies remain unburied, with no reburial date announced.
Person dies on train tracks at Smethwick Rolfe Street
A person has tragically died on the railway tracks at Smethwick Rolfe Street station. Emergency services attended but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Burnham HS2 Pledge Welcomed by Former Minister
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham vows to revive the northern leg of HS2 if he becomes PM, winning support from former rail minister Huw Merriman.
Rail Line Reopens After Tree Fall Between Wolverhampton and Birmingham
The rail line between Wolverhampton and Birmingham has reopened after a fallen tree caused major delays. Services are now running normally again.
Tree on power lines causes rail delays in West Midlands
A tree falling onto overhead power lines has caused significant train delays between Wolverhampton and Sandwell & Dudley stations, disrupting services for commuters.
Major M42 and M6 closures this summer for HS2 works
Drivers warned of significant M42 and M6 closures this summer due to HS2 construction, with diversions in place across the West Midlands.
West Midlands Rail Disruption Sunday Engineering Works
Passengers face delays and cancellations on West Midlands rail services this Sunday as Network Rail carries out essential engineering works across the region.
Birmingham Rail Disruption: Cancelled and Diverted Services
Engineering works near Coventry will cause cancellations, diversions, and replacement buses on multiple rail services to and from Birmingham this Sunday.
Passengers Freed from Locked Olton Station After Hour Ordeal
Around 22 passengers were trapped inside Olton Station for over an hour after the last train. Police and fire crews had to force open the shutters to free them.
West Midlands Train Disruptions Tomorrow
Engineering works will cause disruptions to West Midlands train services tomorrow. Passengers are advised to check schedules and plan alternative routes.
Lorry crashes into bridge, causing rail chaos in Midlands
A lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Bedworth, causing severe disruption to Midland rail services. The driver fled but was later arrested.
Lorry Hits Rail Bridge, Major Disruption in Birmingham
A lorry striking a railway bridge in Birmingham has caused mass rail disruption across the network, with delays and cancellations expected to continue.
Lorry hits Bedworth bridge causing rail disruption until Friday
A lorry collision caused a partial bridge collapse in Bedworth, leading to major rail disruption on the West Coast Main Line until at least Friday, June 12.
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