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  • West Midlands Railway reveals ‘Trains of Thought’ display at Marston Green station

    Two thought provoking artworks have been installed at a West Midlands Railway (WMR) station to stir the imagination of railway passengers.
    Following the success of the ‘Trains of Thought’ project in 2024, the display at Marston Green station has been refreshed with two new banners on the platforms.
    Theatre in Education (TiE) charity Big Brum held railway-themed workshops with children from

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

    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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  • Station volunteers hailed at Community Rail Conference

    ​The crucial role played by community rail partnerships and station adopter groups up and down the country was highlighted at a Community Rail Conference hosted by West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

  • Ledbury station renamed for annual poetry festival

    Passengers passing through Ledbury station over the next week will be visiting the official ‘Ledbury Junction for Poetry’. The railway station has been renamed in honour of the town’s week-long poetry festival which starts today.

  • Local book lovers recognised as Cross City Heroes in Sutton Coldfield

    Local library supporters in Sutton Coldfield have been celebrating their recognition as Cross City Heroes. FOLIO Sutton Coldfield has been recognised as part of the West Midlands Railway ‘Cross City Heroes’ initiative, which celebrates contributions to communities along the popular rail line.

  • Local Samba band celebrates railway plaque award

    Local Samba performers have been celebrating their recognition as local community heroes. North Worcestershire based Someone at the Door Samba Band (SATD) have been showing off their Cross City Heroes plaque, as they celebrate their award for contributions to the local area.

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