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London Northwestern Railway passengers offered chance to go ‘behind the scenes’ in latest company podcast

4 December 2025 09:36

A rare behind-the-scenes look at London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and exclusive insights from the company’s senior management are among the highlights in the latest edition of the operator’s popular “On the Rails” podcast.
LNR, in partnership with sister operator West Midlands Railway, carries more than five million customers every month and passengers can now tune in to a special podcast epis

West Midlands Railway passengers offered chance to go ‘behind the scenes’ in latest company podcast

4 December 2025 09:30

West Midlands Railway's latest "On the Rails" podcast offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s annual conference. Featuring a live Q&A with senior management, topics include AI, gender diversity, and travel disruption. Tune in at www.wmr.uk/podcast.

National award for West Midlands Railway station worker who launched mental health support facility

2 December 2025 10:14

A long-serving West Midlands Railway (WMR) worker who helped launch a mental health hub at the station where she works has been honoured with a national award.
Sam Passmore, a customer experience manager at Wolverhampton station, was named Wellbeing Champion at the 2025 Heart of Gold Awards run by the Railway Benefit Fund.
Working with colleagues in WMR, Sam was recognised for her work estab

London Northwestern Railway set to inspire passengers to take White Ribbon pledge

24 November 2025 10:15

London Northwestern Railway encourages passengers to take the White Ribbon pledge against violence towards women and girls during a two-week campaign, coinciding with White Ribbon Day and the UN's 16 Days of Activism. Awareness events will be held at various stations.

West Midlands Railway set to inspire passengers to take White Ribbon pledge

24 November 2025 10:14

Hundreds of passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are expected to join a national pledge to end violence against women and girls during a fortnight of action.
The operator will be inviting passengers to speak up about gender inequality as part of White Ribbon Day (25 Nov) and the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov – 10 Dec).
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Millions more passengers using West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services – official report

13 November 2025 10:00

Rail operators West Midlands Railway (WMR) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR) have reported a huge jump in passenger numbers following the publication of official industry figures.
A recent report from the Office of Rail Road showed a massive 12% year-on-year increase in the number of people using the sister operators’ services in the first quarter of 2025/26, equating to more than two milli

London Northwestern Railway reveals busiest dates to travel to London in the run up to Christmas

12 November 2025 14:04

London Northwestern Railway predicts Saturday, November 15, will be the busiest travel day to London Euston in the run up to Christmas. Passengers are encouraged to travel on weekdays during off-peak hours for a quieter experience.

London Northwestern Railway reveals busiest dates to travel to London in the run up to Christmas

12 November 2025 14:01

London Northwestern Railway has identified November 15 as the busiest travel day to London Euston ahead of Christmas. Passengers are encouraged to travel during weekdays for a quieter journey.

London Northwestern Railway reveals busiest dates to travel to London in the run up to Christmas

12 November 2025 13:58

London Northwestern Railway reveals that the busiest travel dates to London Euston this Christmas are Saturdays in November. Passengers are advised to travel on weekdays during off-peak times for a quieter journey.

London Northwestern Railway reveals busiest dates to travel to London in the run up to Christmas

12 November 2025 13:56

London Northwestern Railway anticipates the busiest travel days to London Euston leading up to Christmas will be November 15, 22, and 29. Passengers are encouraged to travel during weekdays and off-peak times for quieter journeys amid winter festivities.

Christmas upgrades to future-proof West Coast Main Line near Milton Keynes

6 November 2025 11:26

Passengers have been given advance notice of a major programme of improvements on the West Coast Main Line.
The upgrades will take place near Milton Keynes over Christmas and New Year, making journeys smoother and more reliable for years to come.
Journeys to and from London Euston will be affected from the afternoon of 24 December until the morning of 5 January, while engineers work around t

West Midlands Railway launches new ‘Festive Fiver’ return ticket

6 November 2025 10:30

West Midlands Railway (WMR) launched a new ‘Festive Fiver’ ticket option today (Thursday 6 November) for return journeys after 4pm.

Black Country locals can buy the £5 return ticket for post-4pm journeys between any two stations within railway zones 1-5. The zonal map has Birmingham at its centre and extends out as far as Wolverhampton, Coventry and Stourbridge, with the full map av