The UK Government has committed funding for seven new train stations in Wales, including Cardiff Parkway, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer endorsing a long-term rail investment pipeline worth billions of pounds across the nation.
Train services in the West Midlands face ongoing delays as an embankment collapse between Worcester and Birmingham disrupts travel for a third day, with amended timetables and replacement buses in place.
A landslip in Worcestershire has caused a retaining wall to collapse onto railway tracks, disrupting services between Droitwich Spa and Worcester. Network Rail is installing over 240 concrete blocks to stabilize the area.
Government proposals could see rail passengers lose hundreds in refunds as compensation thresholds increase from 15 to 30 minutes for delayed trains, sparking consumer outrage.
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A significant points failure on the rail network has caused widespread cancellations and delays, severely impacting key stations like Birmingham New Street and London Euston until at least midday today.
Severe railway disruption expected Monday with no services between Worcester and Birmingham New Street via Bromsgrove due to embankment damage. Alternative travel arrangements announced.
New British Transport Police figures expose the UK's railway stations with the highest crime rates, detailing over 1,000 incidents at some hubs and calls for increased policing.
The first timetable for Birmingham's new Camp Hill Line shows trains running every 30 minutes between Kings Norton and New Street, serving three new stations.
The planned £180m Cardiff Parkway train station at St Mellons is expected to secure significant UK Government funding, boosting a business park project that could create thousands of jobs and serve deprived communities across Wales.
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CrossCountry launches a £75 million refurbishment of its Voyager fleet, promising Birmingham passengers increased legroom, upgraded seating, better CCTV and improved lighting for a more comfortable journey experience.
Alstom has revealed the first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train at its historic Derby factory, marking the start of a £60 million upgrade programme to modernise the fleet.
Half-hourly train services from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury, Gloucester, and Severn Beach will continue permanently following a government agreement, supporting regional growth.
A journalist's overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper from Birmingham International to Inverness reveals the reality of train-sleeping, from cosy cabins to stunning Scottish scenery.
Northern Trains has been ranked bottom for passenger assistance reliability in a new rail regulator report, prompting a formal investigation into staff training failures.
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British Transport Police and the Office for Rail and Road are investigating the death of a man at Tyseley rail depot in Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon.
West Midlands Trains has transitioned to public ownership under DfT Operator Ltd, part of the Starmer government's rail renationalisation pledge. This article explores what changes passengers can expect, the historical context from British Rail to privati
The West Midlands rail network has been brought into public ownership for the first time since the 1990s, while Birmingham's Bethel Presbyterian Church holds its final service after 58 years.
Eurostar is under scrutiny after paying a passenger only £120 of a claimed £1,800 in expenses following a tunnel power failure that stranded thousands last month.
The first tunnel boring machine for HS2 has begun excavating from Old Oak Common to Euston, marking a critical phase in the high-speed rail project connecting London and Birmingham.
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A man has died following an incident on the Cross City Line near Barnt Green. Emergency services attended but could not save him. The line was closed for hours.
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services will transfer to publicly-owned WM Trains Limited from February 1st, 2026, with no immediate operational changes for passengers.
The iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive visits Birmingham from February 14-21 with trips from Moor Street and Snow Hill stations. Here's the complete schedule for viewing and travel opportunities during half term.
Local leaders call for increased train services across the West Midlands to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth, following a new devolved powers agreement.
Preliminary findings from the Spanish rail crash investigation indicate track fractures as the likely cause, with 45 fatalities and over 150 injuries reported. Detailed analysis continues.
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The Caledonian Sleeper train now stops at Birmingham International, offering direct overnight journeys to the Scottish Highlands, enhancing business and leisure travel options.
A commuter train derailment near Barcelona has left one driver dead and 37 people injured, including five seriously, following a wall collapse onto tracks during severe weather.
Local leaders call for increased train frequency to tackle congestion and boost the economy as new stations prepare to open. Mayor Richard Parker pledges to lobby government for better connectivity.
Avanti West Coast has applied to reinstate a key weekday lunchtime service from Blackpool to London, offering hope after controversial cuts. The final decision rests with rail regulators.
HS2 marks a major engineering milestone as its 10-mile Chiltern tunnel is structurally finished. The tunnel will carry 200mph trains, cutting travel times between London and Birmingham.
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Urgent track repairs between Telford and Wolverhampton cause major rail disruption, with cancellations and 60-minute delays. Passengers advised on alternative travel.
