Major engineering work on the West Coast Main Line will halt direct train services to London from Wolverhampton and Birmingham for six days over the Easter bank holiday weekend, with buses replacing routes.
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.
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.
A tragic incident at Dudley Port station has led to the closure of all train lines between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, causing major delays and cancellations.
Emergency services are responding to an incident, causing all train lines between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton to close. Major disruptions are expected until 4pm, affecting multiple operators.
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.
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.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Penkridge Railway Station, causing major disruption on the West Coast Main Line 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.
Rail passengers face ongoing disruption as Network Rail works to repair overhead lines damaged by strong winds near Penkridge, affecting services between Wolverhampton and Stafford.
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
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.
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.
National Rail announces stricter refund conditions for Off-Peak, Anytime, and Day Travelcard tickets, requiring claims by 11.59pm the day before travel to combat fare evasion.
A man has tragically died after an incident on the railway line near Alvechurch station, prompting a major emergency response and significant service disruptions.
The inaugural public train service from the newly opened Willenhall and Darlaston stations to Birmingham New Street launched today, reconnecting communities after over six decades.
Plans for railway upgrades between Cardiff Central and Severn Tunnel Junction have been submitted, making six new stations including Cardiff Parkway a reality. The improvements will increase speeds to 100mph and enhance local connectivity.
UK train passengers using railcard discounts will face additional validation checks from July as part of a government crackdown on fare evasion, expected to save £20 million annually.
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
A major reform to train ticket compensation rules will simplify claims for all UK rail passengers from April 1, 2026, under a new unified system managed by Great British Railways.
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.
Transport for West Midlands reveals the three new stations on the Camp Hill Line will open to the public on April 7, with dignitaries experiencing a test run.
Five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country have announced opening dates, ending years of delays and disappointment for local communities.
Despite a fare freeze until 2027, millions of rail passengers in England are overpaying up to £500 a year due to complex booking systems and outdated habits. Experts reveal tips like split ticketing and railcards to save money.
A coding error in Great Western Railway's new software let passengers travel for free using seat reservations as tickets, a loophole now fixed after being exploited for weeks.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as essential railway upgrades between London Euston and Milton Keynes will halt main line services for six days over Easter, with rail replacements in place.
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South Birmingham's three new neighbourhood train stations on the Camp Hill Line are scheduled to open in April 2026, restoring local rail access for the first time since World War II.
Birmingham's new train stations in Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley will open in April, offering faster, greener travel and reducing traffic congestion in the area.
Five long-awaited railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country will open in March and April 2026, restoring passenger services after decades of delays and funding challenges.
Trespassers on the railway line at Gloucester caused major disruptions, halting trains at Birmingham New Street station and delaying Cheltenham Races attendees by up to an hour.