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  • London Northwestern Railway reveals how families can save £200 at London attractions this August

    Today (6 August 2025) London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has revealed London’s five most popular attractions amongst savvy train passengers who snagged savings last summer, giving families the chance to save £200.
    National Rail’s Days Out Guide offers 2 for 1 deals and 1/3 off in savings for attractions on behalf of train operators across London and nationwide, with the only caveat being that vi

  • Railway expert reveals six money-saving tips for families this summer

    The latest travel insights show that on average, families in England spent £217 per person per trip last year. *
    With rising costs remaining a key concern for families, keeping the kids entertained this August shouldn’t have to break the bank.
    In a bid to show families how they can spend less and do more this summer, West Midlands Railway has revealed their six top tips to save money when tr

    Woman with two young kids boarding a West Midlands Railway train
  • Passengers thanked as Lichfield to Birmingham line reopens

    The Cross City north line between Lichfield and Birmingham has fully reopened after a seven day closure for maintenance and improvement work.
    Network Rail teams worked round-the-clock to carry out earthwork repairs, complete track maintenance and improvements, and cut back vegetation, all of which will help make the railway and journeys through the area safer and more reliable.
    Birmingham Ci

  • London Northwestern Railway statement on public ownership

    Today (Monday 28 July 2025) the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – operator of services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - is set to transfer to public ownership on 1 February 2026. This announcement is part of the DfT’s ongoing Public Ownership Programme.
    We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public owner

  • West Midlands Railway statement on public ownership

    Today (Monday 28 July 2025) the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – operator of services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - is set to transfer to public ownership on 1 February 2026. This announcement is part of the DfT’s ongoing Public Ownership Programme.
    We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public owner

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

    West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (18 July) hosted the UK’s first chess tournament on board a moving train ahead of International Chess Day, which takes place this weekend.
    Passengers boarding the 10:36 service from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield Trent Valley were greeted by the contest held on one of WMR’s Class 730 electric trains.
    Eight chess players went head-to-head in three ro

    Four men posing in front of a West Midlands Railway train with chess pieces and a chess board
  • Passengers urged to plan for seven-day Cross City line closure from July 28 - August 3

    Passengers using the northern section of the Cross City Line between Birmingham and Lichfield are being reminded no trains will run for seven days later this month.
    There will be no services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley from Monday 28 July until Sunday 3 August inclusive, with the line reopening as normal on Monday 4 August.
    To help keep passengers moving during t

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