Watch: West Midlands Railway deploys librarians to hush noisy tech Posted on September 21, 2026 by Guest authors Train operator West Midlands Railway (WMR) is enlisting the help of librarians – well-known as expert shushers – to deal with onboard noise nuisance caused by tech devices.
Birmingham Birmingham New Street Lichfield Lichfield City Lichfield Trent Valley Midlands National Rail Network Network Rail Sutton Coldfield West Midlands West Midlands Railway Birmingham railway line to close for motorway repairs Guest authors May 21, 2024 0 The Cross City line between Birmingham and Lichfield will be closed from 27 May to 1 June to allow repairs to be made to the Tame Valley Viaduct.
Birmingham Environment Midlands Network Network Rail Rail News Tyseley West Midlands West Midlands Railway Spencer Group Completes Upgrades on Tyseley Depot Guest authors July 12, 2025 0 A three-year project to extend and improve facilities at Tyseley Depot in Birmingham has been completed.
Avanti West Coast Disruption Gatwick Express Great Northern Great Western Railway Hull Hull Trains London London Northwestern Railway Lumo Midlands Network Northern Southern Thameslink TransPennine Express West Midlands West Midlands Railway ‘Widespread IT issue’ causes rail disruption across the country Guest authors July 19, 2024 0 Passengers are being warned to check before travelling this morning after a ‘network wide’ IT issue is leading to short term cancellations.