A new partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and learning disability charity Mencap will boost the community feel of a busy East Midlands train station.
Northampton station has been adopted by the charity through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships to people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities or autism.
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A busy Birmingham railway station is set for a new lease of life thanks to a partnership between West Midlands Railway (WMR) and learning disability charity Mencap, which campaign for the rights of the 1.5 million people across the UK with a learning disability.
Mencap is adopting Selly Oak station through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships t
A brand new London Northwestern Railway (LNR) train fleet which will carry millions of passengers to and from London Euston every year has entered service today (Monday 9 June).
The electric Class 730/2 fleet is made up of 36 five-carriage trains – a total of 180 new carriages - bringing an overall 20% increase in capacity on routes to and from Euston. Featuring open gangways, charging points a
West Midlands Railway is urging passengers using Worcester Foregate Street to leave extra time when changing platforms when the station's subway is closed for four weeks in June.
Technicians from Network Rail are carrying out maintenance work will carry out maintenance work on the subway, starting on Monday 2 June. The underpass connecting the two platforms at the station will be closed for fou
Thought provoking artworks have been installed at five railway stations in the West Midlands, promoting action against violence towards women and girls.
The artworks have been fitted at stations operated by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and sister brand London Northwestern Railway (LNR). They were created by local illustrator and mural artist Emily Kaye and commissioned by Heart o
West Midlands Railway (WMR) and Transport for Wales (TfW) are celebrating the completion of a major £3million upgrade at a key depot in Shrewsbury.
The investment into the depot’s infrastructure comes as part of an initiative to improve the service on the Shrewsbury line. It follows WMR’s new fleet of Class 196s entering service on the line between Shrewsbury and Birmingham in 2
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has today (Thursday 22 May) named one of its trains on the Marston Vale line in honour of Bletchley Park and its historic role in World War II codebreaking, following a competition with local residents.
The train, which operates on the Marston Vale line between Bletchley and Bedford, has been named “Bletchley Codebreakers”. The competition asked locals to sugge
Network Rail and community rail partners have joined forces in Bletchley and Ridgmont on the Marston Vale line this week to enhance both stations for passengers and help to build community spirit.
Passengers and local people are benefitting from new planting and brighter stations today (Wednesday 21 May) after volunteers from Network Rail, guided by local community rail partners, completed a va
In a tale worthy of the Bard himself, the railway between Birmingham and the birthplace of William Shakespeare has been transformed into a unique tribute to the world-famous playwright.
'All the world's a stage' according to Shakespeare's As You Like It - and now so is the route between Birmingham Moor Street and Stratford-upon Avon after a noble quest was completed to install statues and conne
Workers at West Midlands Railway have spoken about what Pride means to them ahead of this weekend’s Birmingham Pride event.
This year, West Midlands Railway will have the company’s biggest presence at Birmingham Pride yet, with over 25 staff members taking part in the parade, as well as acting as a sponsor of this year’s event.
Ryan Mason, Aspect LGBTQ+ Inclusion
West Midlands Railway (WMR) and mental health charity, Rethink Mental Illness, have announced the launch of ‘The Hub’ at Wolverhampton Railway Station.
From Monday (May 19), Rethink and several other charities will jointly open a new facility to offer services for people in need of additional support and guidance. Located next to the Costa Coffee branch at Wolverhampton Station, WMR has partner
Rail passengers across the West Midlands are being urged to check their train times as many timetables change this weekend.
From Sunday 18 May, new departure times will apply on many routes across the region as the twice-yearly rail industry timetable change comes into effect.
Among the changes from Sunday 18 May are:
An additional service from Shrewsbury to Birmingham will depart Shrews