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London Northwestern Railway

Europhoenix 37901 waits to remove 350247 on June 27 the day after it derailed crossing from the Up to the Down slow of the West Coast Main Line near Bletchley. NETWORK RAIL.

News

WCML derailment damage blocks through trains onto East West Rail

Leading bogie of London Northwestern Railway unit derailed during empty stock move.

West Coast Main Line 2 Jul

News

First of London Northwestern Class 730 units enter service

London Northwestern Railway’s new 730/2 fleet has entered service today with the first service using the new unit scheduled for the 1619 London Euston to Northampton.

LNWR 9 Jun

News

London Northwestern Railway's 730s to enter traffic in early June

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) new class 730s will enter passenger service on 9 June, the operator has confirmed.

London Northwestern Railway 20 May

Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route

News

Operator for first leg of East West Rail announced

Chiltern Railways has been confirmed as the operator of the first leg of East West Rail by the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy.

East West Rail 25 Mar

(l-r) John Doughty, West Midlands Railway; Rosie Coyle, Coventry City Council; Cllr Pervez Akhtar, Coventry City Council; Edward Hughes, National Skills Academy for Rail; and Dave Ellis, RailForum viewing upgrades and a Cl.730 at Coventry North Yard.

News

West Midlands Railway Completes £5 Million Depot Upgrade in Coventry

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has successfully completed a £5 million upgrade at its Coventry North Yard depot, enhancing the maintenance and stabling facilities for its new Class 730 electric trains.

West Midlands Railway 27 Jan

A London Northwestern Class 350 at Runcorn

News

Speculation over possible reuse of Class 350 units with Northern

The 37 EMUs will soon become available once London Northwestern Railway starts to introduce its Class 730/2 units

London Northwestern Railway 6 Dec

A London Northwestern Class 350 at Runcorn

News

First London Northwestern Railway Class 350s taken off-lease

The first three Class 350/2s run by London Northwestern Railway have been returned to Porterbrook

London Northwestern Railway 20 Nov

Passengers heading to board a CrossCountry train at Birmingham New Street. NETWORK RAIL

News

All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Network Rail has made the change in agreement with all train operators in a bid to keep services at Birmingham New Street on time

Network Rail 13 Nov

Euston Station. NETWORK RAIL.

News

Euston Station to trial earlier boarding as part of five-part plan

Network Rail and train operating companies, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway, are implementing a trial of earlier train boarding at London Euston station to combat the notorious "Euston rush" and enhance the overall passenger experience.

Budget 28 Oct

News

Loss of London Midland hits Go-Ahead rail profits

Operating profits for Go-Ahead's rail division falls by more than £19 million.

24 Sept

News

Branding unveiled for new West Midlands franchise

Abellio adopts London Northwestern brand for West Midlands

30 Oct

News

Vivarail D-Train trial cancelled after fire

Vivarail trial with London Midland cancelled following fire

11 Jan

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

Flexible seating plans for West Midlands

Bidders for the West Midlands franchise will be able to remove seats from trains providing they meet certain criteria.

26 Oct

DRS 68009 on hire to Chiltern Railways on December 30 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

LM and Transport for West Midlands sign partnership deal

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and London Midland (LM) agree new 45-point plan to improve rail services in the region.

9 Aug

London Midland 172215 at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

MTR withdraws from race for West Midlands franchise

MTR has withdrawn from bidding for the new West Midlands franchise.

23 Jun

The prototype D-Train runs as a three-car unit at Long Marston on May 25. VIVARAIL.

News

Prototype D-Train almost ready for main line testing

Vivarail’s prototype Class 230 D-Train is now running as a three-car unit.

9 Jun

London Midland 172218 leaves Birmingham Moor Street on December 30 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

West Midlands Rail welcomes franchise bidders

West Midlands Rail (WMR), the company set up to improve passenger services in the region comments on the DfT's announcement of shortlisted bidders.

7 Apr

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

News

Three bidders for West Midlands franchise

Department for Transport unveils companies in running for next West Midlands franchise

7 Apr

News

VIDEO: London Midland service on Norton Bridge rail formation

A London Midland Crewe-Euston service uses new Norton Bridge formation on its first day since commission,

31 Mar

News

Direct Award for London Midland

Contract extended for 18 months

3 Dec

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67003 in EWS livery whilst stabled at Plymouth in August 2001. MARK PIKE.

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

DB Cargo UK 2 Jun

Artist's impression of a Class 222 in Lumo colours. LUMO.

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

6 Jun

DB Cargo 66181, in red livery, passes Barrow upon Soar on the Midland Main Line on September 6 2024, with the 1055 East Midlands Gateway-Felixstowe North intermodal. The unit has been identified as one of those next in line for conversion. PAUL BIGGS.

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

DB Cargo UK 27 May

Stored SWR Class 701s and former West Midlands Railway Class 323s at Long Marston. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Rail Live 2 Jul

DB Cargo UK 66139 shunts wagons at Cemex's Dallam Freight Depot, Warrington. DAVID STUBBINGS.

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival

DB Cargo UK 11 Jul

An East Midlands Railway Class 222 approaches Braybrooke on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

Midland Main Line 8 Jul

90021, hauling the 1610 Deepcar-Finsbury Park ‘Last Chance’ charter (which it worked from Doncaster RMT), stands at Peterborough on April 8 2023. The ‘90’ has been acquired by Freightliner from DB Cargo. PIP DUNN.

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

DB Cargo UK 7 Jul

An East Midlands Railway Class 222 approaches Braybrooke on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

Lumo 2 Jun

Off-lease 221104 passes Wellington as part of a driver training run between Central Rivers TMD and Wrexham. ALISTAIR COX.

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

Open access 3 Jul

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