A 12-year-old railway enthusiast was given a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes with London Northwestern Railway to celebrate his birthday.
Charlie Berwick, from Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, tested his skills as a conductor for the day on the route between Tring, Watford Junction and London Euston.
Getting to experience first-hand the day to day of a real conductor, Charlie had the c
Station safety teams are being used in the West Midlands to help resolve issues before they can delay passengers' journeys.
The teams - being used at 30 stations between Wolverhampton and Coventry, between Lichfield and Bromsgrove, and at some stations between Solihull and Langley Green - are being used on platforms and trains to provide help and support to passengers and keep trains on time.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has today (8 August) named one of its Stourbridge Shuttle trains “George the Station Cat” to celebrate International Cat Day.
Alongside the name plate, the plaque features a portrait of the well-loved ginger tom cat who resides at Stourbridge Junction station.
The Shuttle – also known as the Town Car - was formally named during a paws-itively purr-fect ceremony at
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
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
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
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
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 (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
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
Network Rail will begin a major £1.4 million upgrade of the footbridge at Longport station this summer to improve safety for passengers and pedestrians and enhance the long-term resilience of the structure for years to come.
From 26 July to 14 September, engineers will carry out essential repairs to the bridge, which crosses two electrified tracks at Station Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
While thi
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has teamed up with Northamptonshire’s railway operators to help staff spot the signs of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Partners, including London Northwestern Railway and East Midlands Railway who operate the two train lines in Northamptonshire, have helped to create a specialist training package.
It includes a four-minute educational video,
