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A dream comes true for ten young railway enthusiasts

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February 15, 2026
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A dream came for ten young railway enthusiasts when London Northwestern Railway (LNR)gave them the chance to become guards for day.

London trains cancelled and delayed after overhead wire failure

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February 6, 2026
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A reduced service is in place between London Euston and Watford Junction today due to overhead wire failure near Kensal Green. Major disruption is expected…

West Midlands train services set to move to public ownership

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January 30, 2026
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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are set to move into public ownership from Sunday.

West Midlands train services set to move to public ownership

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January 30, 2026
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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are set to move into public ownership from Sunday.

Major disruption as emergency services attend incident in Cheshire

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January 29, 2026
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The emergency services are attending an incident which has closed the line between Crewe and Runcorn / Warrington Central. All lines are currently closed, which…

Do Not Travel: All West Midlands Railway services suspended

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January 9, 2026
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A Do Not Travel notice is in place with both London North Western Railway and West Midlands Railway after severe weather overnight. London Northwestern Railway…

DFTO announces major plans for train operators

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January 8, 2026
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The Department for Tranport Operator (DFTO) has announced major changes for publicly owned train operators during the coming year

Porterbrook secures funding to refinance public bond

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December 14, 2025
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Leasing company Porterbrook has signed a Private Placement of approximately £300m to refinance a bond due to mature in October 2026.

Passengers numbers rise 12% across WMR and LNR services

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November 14, 2025
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Over 67.7 million journeys were made on WMR and LNR services in 2025

No step-free access at Staffordshire railway station for next two weeks

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September 26, 2025
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For approximately two weeks from 29th September, there will be limited step-free access between the platforms at Stoke-on-Trent railway station.