New train ticket refund restrictions will be implemented from April 1, preventing refunds on Off-Peak and Anytime tickets after 11:59pm the day before travel, aiming to reduce £40 million annual fraud.
Train travellers are being advised to avoid buying certain tickets in advance as new refund rules take effect next month, significantly reducing consumer protection for Off-Peak and Anytime fares.
Emergency services responded to a fatal incident at Acocks Green railway station on Sunday, where a person was pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
A Moseley cafe owner is selling up after increased competition from new businesses drawn by the upcoming Camp Hill line stations, which are set to open after years of delays.
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A Moseley cafe owner is selling his business despite the new Camp Hill railway station opening, citing increased competition from new traders drawn by the station's promise.
Excitement builds in Moseley as the long-awaited Camp Hill line railway stations, including Moseley, Kings Heath, and Pineapple Road, are set to open after years of delays, promising a major boost for local businesses and transport.
Residents and traders in Moseley express excitement as the Camp Hill line stations, including Moseley, Kings Heath, and Pineapple Road, complete construction and undergo testing, marking a major transport revival after years of setbacks.
Residents in Tamworth were baffled by a mysterious blue light in the sky, but Network Rail confirms it was their measurement train, nicknamed the 'Flying Banana', testing overhead lines.
Alan Newman, a 79-year-old railway expert, revisits the historic Flying Scotsman locomotive at Birmingham Moor Street, marking 40 years since he last drove the iconic steam train during a public exhibition event.
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The Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility criteria are being extended to include a broader range of visible and non-visible disabilities, potentially saving thousands of UK passengers £126 annually.
Significant delays and cancellations are affecting the Cross City South line between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge due to overhead wire damage, with rail replacement buses in operation.
West Midlands Railway has been named 'Train Operator of the Year' at the 2026 Rail Business Awards, following major investments in new fleets and depot modernizations.
The UK Government has committed funding for seven new train stations in Wales, including Cardiff Parkway, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer endorsing a long-term rail investment pipeline worth billions of pounds across the nation.
Train services in the West Midlands face ongoing delays as an embankment collapse between Worcester and Birmingham disrupts travel for a third day, with amended timetables and replacement buses in place.
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A landslip in Worcestershire has caused a retaining wall to collapse onto railway tracks, disrupting services between Droitwich Spa and Worcester. Network Rail is installing over 240 concrete blocks to stabilize the area.
Government proposals could see rail passengers lose hundreds in refunds as compensation thresholds increase from 15 to 30 minutes for delayed trains, sparking consumer outrage.
A significant points failure on the rail network has caused widespread cancellations and delays, severely impacting key stations like Birmingham New Street and London Euston until at least midday today.
Severe railway disruption expected Monday with no services between Worcester and Birmingham New Street via Bromsgrove due to embankment damage. Alternative travel arrangements announced.
New British Transport Police figures expose the UK's railway stations with the highest crime rates, detailing over 1,000 incidents at some hubs and calls for increased policing.
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The first timetable for Birmingham's new Camp Hill Line shows trains running every 30 minutes between Kings Norton and New Street, serving three new stations.
The planned £180m Cardiff Parkway train station at St Mellons is expected to secure significant UK Government funding, boosting a business park project that could create thousands of jobs and serve deprived communities across Wales.
CrossCountry launches a £75 million refurbishment of its Voyager fleet, promising Birmingham passengers increased legroom, upgraded seating, better CCTV and improved lighting for a more comfortable journey experience.
Alstom has revealed the first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train at its historic Derby factory, marking the start of a £60 million upgrade programme to modernise the fleet.
Half-hourly train services from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury, Gloucester, and Severn Beach will continue permanently following a government agreement, supporting regional growth.
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A journalist's overnight journey on the Caledonian Sleeper from Birmingham International to Inverness reveals the reality of train-sleeping, from cosy cabins to stunning Scottish scenery.
Northern Trains has been ranked bottom for passenger assistance reliability in a new rail regulator report, prompting a formal investigation into staff training failures.
British Transport Police and the Office for Rail and Road are investigating the death of a man at Tyseley rail depot in Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon.
West Midlands Trains has transitioned to public ownership under DfT Operator Ltd, part of the Starmer government's rail renationalisation pledge. This article explores what changes passengers can expect, the historical context from British Rail to privati
The West Midlands rail network has been brought into public ownership for the first time since the 1990s, while Birmingham's Bethel Presbyterian Church holds its final service after 58 years.
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Eurostar is under scrutiny after paying a passenger only £120 of a claimed £1,800 in expenses following a tunnel power failure that stranded thousands last month.
