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London Northwestern Railway: Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of timetable change

London Northwestern Railway: Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of timetable change

London Northwestern Railway is urging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a timetable change coming into effect later this month.
From Sunday 11 December departure times and frequencies on some routes will change as part of a national twice-yearly timetable change.
Jonny Wiseman, LNR customer experience director, said: “These changes have been carefully planned to provide a more reli

London Northwestern Railway confirms temporary suspension of Marston Vale Line train service

London Northwestern Railway confirms temporary suspension of Marston Vale Line train service

Train services between Bedford and Bletchley on the Marston Vale Line are to be temporarily suspended, operator London Northwestern Railway has confirmed.
The suspension follows confirmation today (Thu 1 Dec) that Vivarail, the company which maintains the Class 230 trains on the route, has entered administration.
A rail replacement service will be in place from tomorrow (Fri) until further n

Author Jason Bryan, driver Michelle Nicholson, head teacher Sharifan Nasa and a school child

London Northwestern Railway: 'My Mummy is a Train Driver' book launch tackles stereotypes in rail industry

A brand-new children’s book aimed at tackling stereotypes in the rail industry was launched at a London Northwestern Railway (LNR) station today (Thu 24 Nov).
The event at Wolverhampton saw school children and rail industry representatives gather for the launch of ‘My Mummy is a Train Driver’, the latest in a series of children’s books promoting diversity and inclusion.
LNR and sister compan

Author Jason Bryan, driver Michelle Nicholson, head teacher Sharifan Nasa and a school child

West Midlands Railway: My Mummy is a Train Driver book launch tackles stereotypes in rail industry

A brand-new children’s book aimed at tackling stereotypes in the rail industry was launched at a West Midlands Railway (WMR) station today (Thu 24 Nov).
The event at Wolverhampton saw school children and rail industry representatives gather for the launch of ‘My Mummy is a Train Driver’, the latest in a series of children’s books promoting diversity and inclusion.
WMR and sister company Lond

Postcard by local artist Emily Pettitt

West Midlands Railway teams up with White Ribbon to put an end to violence against women

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has teamed up with White Ribbon – the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls – and Network Rail to encourage everyone to make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
On 25 November, there will be events taking place across the national rail network in support of Whi

Postcard by local artist Emily Pettitt

London Northwestern Railway teams up with White Ribbon to put an end to violence against women

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has teamed up with White Ribbon – the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls – and Network Rail to encourage everyone to make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
On 25 November, there will be events taking place across the national rail network in support

London Northwestern Railway warns passengers not to travel on Saturday due to strike action

London Northwestern Railway warns passengers not to travel on Saturday due to strike action

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) is advising passengers not to attempt to travel this Saturday due to planned industrial action.
There will be no service on any LNR route on Saturday 26 November due to action by members of train drivers’ union ASLEF. Passengers needing to travel are advised to make alternative arrangements.
There may also be amendments to late services on the evening of Fri

West Midlands Railway warns passengers not to travel on Saturday due to strike action

West Midlands Railway warns passengers not to travel on Saturday due to strike action

West Midlands Railway (WMR) is advising passengers not to attempt to travel this Saturday due to planned industrial action.
There will be no service on any WMR route on Saturday 26 November due to action by members of train drivers’ union ASLEF. Passengers needing to travel are advised to make alternative arrangements.
There may also be amendments to late services on the evening of Friday 25

The St John's Street bridge in Lichfield

Warning to lorry drivers as Cross City Line bridge among "most bashed"

Lorry drivers have been reminded to take care after a bridge on the Cross City Line was named among the "most bashed" in the UK.
The bridge, in St John's Street, Lichfield, was struck by vehicles 11 times in 2021/22, causing hours of delays to West Midlands Railway services due to essential structural checks following each incident.
Network Rail has released a new animation urging HGV driver

British Transport Police and West Midlands Railway partner to tackle anti-social behaviour on Chase Line

British Transport Police and West Midlands Railway partner to tackle anti-social behaviour on Chase Line

Following an increase in youth anti-social behaviour incidents across the Chase Line (Birmingham New Street to Walsall to Rugeley), British Transport Police (BTP) is increasing patrols using targeted operations.
The patrols will include covert and overt officers with BTP working alongside West Midlands Trains and Network Rail to reduce anti-social behaviour and ensure that everyone can travel s

Milton Keynes duty station manager Harley Hilton with representatives of veterans organisations at Milton Keynes Central

Remembrance: London Northwestern Railway helps Milton Keynes veterans pay respects

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) partnered with military veterans in Milton Keynes to pay respects at a London ceremony today.
As part of the “Routes of Remembrance” initiative, LNR transported two wreaths to London on behalf of ARC MK – a service which helps people break a cycle of substance addiction. ARC MK were supported by the Veterans Community Network and military legal firm Pury Erskin

West Midlands Railway confirms reduced timetable on Monday 7 November despite strike suspension

West Midlands Railway confirms reduced timetable on Monday 7 November despite strike suspension

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has confirmed a reduced timetable on Monday 7 November, with four additional reinstated services after industrial action was suspended.
Due to the lateness of the RMT announcement on Friday afternoon, it will not be possible to reinstate the normal West Midlands Railway timetable. This is due to staffing rosters and train movements being planned many days in advance.

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