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Gearing up to deliver a top class new University Station

Tuesday 30 Jul 2019

One of the West Midlands' busiest railway stations is set for a major redevelopment to improve facilities for passengers. University Station in Edgbaston is used…

All change at the top for the West Midlands Rail Executive

Wednesday 26 Jun 2019

The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has appointed a new chair to lead the organisation through the continued investment and transformation of the region's ra…

Steam engine rolls into Moor Street Station to launch new Vintage Trains partnership

Wednesday 12 Jun 2019

Historic steam engines are set to play a greater role in the region's rail network following the signing of a ground-breaking new partnership. The West Midlands …

House of Lords report on HS2 ignores benefits for the Midlands

Friday 17 May 2019

Both Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) are disappointed by the new House …

Significant improvements for passengers when electric trains are introduced between Walsall and Rugeley

Friday 10 May 2019

There will be significant improvements to train services between Walsall and Rugeley this May, as electric trains star…

Lock-making heritage is key to Black Country railway station designs, say residents

Thursday 09 May 2019

New rail stations in the Black Country could receive an artistic makeover, after residents said they wanted to see the region's proud manufacturing heritage refl…