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Steam locomotive 45212 to visit Warwickshire this Saturday

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March 6, 2025
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be visiting Warwickshire this Saturday (8th March 2025) as it hauls The Stratford Flyer. Departing Manchester Piccadilly at 07:25,…

New West Midlands Railway trains welcomed on new route

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November 6, 2024
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West Midlands Railway’s Class 730 electric trains are now calling at Walsall, with the local council welcoming the new service.

Hat-trick of Birmingham football matches poses challenge for train operators

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October 22, 2024
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Railways in the West Midlands face a challenging time on 22nd October when three football matches will be played at grounds a few miles apart.

Attempted murder charge made after stabbing at West Midlands railway station

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October 22, 2024
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The British Transport Police say that a charge has been made after a serious assault at Bescot Stadium station at the weekend. Deng Cholmajek, who…

Charity railtour to bid farewell to West Midlands trains

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September 5, 2024
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The Branch Line Society is running the Class 323 Farewell from Birmingham to Liverpool on 29 September as a tribute to the class.

Miniature railway to star at West Midlands Arboretum celebrations

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April 26, 2024
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On 4 May a miniature railway will be among the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Arboretum at Walsall in the West Midlands.

New trains for Birmingham railway line

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April 16, 2024
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Fewer seats but greater capacity on new fleet

New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line

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March 20, 2024
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West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch.

Plans unveiled to run new direct Wrexham to London trains

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March 14, 2024
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Alstom, mainly known in the UK for its train manufacturing business, has plans to run an open access train operation providing a service from Wrexham to London Euston.

Steam locomotive to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday

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March 8, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is set to pass through Staffordshire this Saturday (9th March 2024) as it heads to Stratford-upon-Avon.