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Lichfield to Birmingham line reopens following 7-day closure

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August 5, 2025
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Network Rail thanks passengers for their patience after the Litchfield to Birmingham Line was shut for 7 days

West Midlands Railway hosts UK’s first on-train chess tournament

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July 19, 2025
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West Midlands Railway (WMR) is boasting that the chess tournament it has hosted today (18 July) is the UK’s first on board a moving train.

Inspiration to Visit Bluebell Railway at the End of July

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July 15, 2025
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The Railway 200 train ‘Inspiration’ has made its debut at the Severn Valley Railway and has been spending some time in Birmingham.

Spencer Group Completes Upgrades on Tyseley Depot

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July 12, 2025
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A three-year project to extend and improve facilities at Tyseley Depot in Birmingham has been completed.

Redditch MP Backs Midlands Rail Hub

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July 9, 2025
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Midlands Connect’s plans for the Midlands Rail Hub have been backed by Redditch MP Chris Bloore as it will see over 25 trains a day added to the line.

“West Midlands” carriage features as the Inspiration train arrives in Birmingham

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July 9, 2025
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A specialist West Midlands carriage features in the Inspiration exhibition train, as it opens its doors in Birmingham

Relinking Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham could create over 4 Million Extra Seats

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July 7, 2025
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Train passengers make only 3% of trips from Coventry to Leicester, compared to 30% between Coventry and Birmingham.

Inspiration’s Next Stop is Birmingham Moor Street

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July 4, 2025
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Following its recent start, Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train, will be heading to Birmingham next week.

Government says HS2 wont be running trains from 2033

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June 19, 2025
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The government has today (Wednesday 18 June) admitted that HS2 will not be running trains from 2033 as planned. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander also announced that she is to accept all the recommendations of the James Stewart Review into the “misma…

New Railway 200 Artwork at Birmingham New Street

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June 8, 2025
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As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, a collection of specially created drawings is now on display at Birmingham New Street.