It also means cheaper journeys as more people get better value tickets out of the complex fares system.

Where would you like to see get a new rail station? Which tram route should be next?

#CampHillLine #EastsideExtension #WestMidlandsRailway #WestMidlandsMetro #Trams #Trains

Marston Green station gets new artwork as part of West Midlands Railway’s ‘Trains of Thought’ project Two new artworks have been installed at Marston Green station as part of West Midlands Railway’s ‘Trains of Thought’ project, first launched in 2024. The updated display features bold banners along the platforms, designed to encourage passengers to reflect on rail travel from a child’s perspective.

Marston Green station gets new artwork as part of West Midlands Railway’s ‘Trains of Thought’ project www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/west-midlands-ra... #MarstonGreen #midlands #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

West Midlands see two new stations open Today (19th March), two new stations, operated by West Midlands Trains and served by their Class 196s, opened their doors for the first time.

West Midlands see two new stations open www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/west-midlands-se... #birmingham #darlaston #TameBridgeParkway #TransportForWestMidlands #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway #WestMidlandsTrains #willenhall

trainy train time

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#westmidlandsrailway #LondonNorthwesternRailway #WMR #LNWR #UKTrains #TrainVlog #WestMidlands

Today's Photo from the Stour 📸

Nice pair of Mega Traction with 196001 & 196002 sitting at Wolverhampton with a service bound for Birmingham 🙌

#DOTS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

Cross City Line #WestMidlandsRailway scrapped yesterday pm going south. Still rubbish today 12.15 from New Street not stopping till Longbridge. 12.23 “delayed” with no ETA no wonder people still drive in. Thankfully buses still run and not too much traffic #Birmingham @bettertransport.bsky.social

See a 5J02 on RTT Tyseley to Wolverton. Could it be a 172...168 or even a 170?

Haha 196008 goes Brrr 😒

#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

West Midlands Train Given New Name West Midlands Railway held a community competition to name a train running on one of the world’s shortest branch lines.

West Midlands Train Given New Name www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/unit-139001-give... #midlands #railway_200 #stourbridge #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

#SundayCatchUp 

National award for West Midlands Railway's new Cross City Line train fleet
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/468XfVu

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#SWBrumTRAVEL
#Railway
#Train
#WestMidlandsRailway
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#Bromsgrove
#B31Voices #BVoices

Part 6 of #alltheCAFS: Class 196 💨

I'm back on home turf to finish off my challenge with 196106 taking me for a short hop to Smethwick GB 🙌

CAFs 6/6 ✅

#DOTS #alltheCAFS #trainphotography #railwayphotography #CAF #class196 #westmidlandsrailway #megatraction

Four Legged Adopter for ‘Kennel-worth’ railway station International Dog Day is being celebrated today by West Midlands Railway, following the announcement of its first canine station adopter.

www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/first-canine-sta... #kenilworth #volunteer #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

Train named after station cat to celebrate International Cat Day West Midlands Railway (WMR) has named one of its trains that shuttle between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town as “George the Station Cat”.

Train named after station cat to celebrate International Cat Day www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/train-named-afte... #competition #StourbridgeJunction #StourbridgeTown #WestMidlandsRailway

Lichfield to Birmingham line reopens following 7-day closure Network Rail thanks passengers for their patience after the Litchfield to Birmingham Line was shut for 7 days

Lichfield to Birmingham line reopens following 7-day closure www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/lichfield-to-bir... #aston #birmingham #hs2 #lichfield #midlands #NetworkRail #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

Spencer Group Completes Upgrades on Tyseley Depot A three-year project to extend and improve facilities at Tyseley Depot in Birmingham has been completed.

Spencer Group Completes Upgrades on Tyseley Depot www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/spencer-group-co... #birmingham #environment #midlands #NetworkRail #tyseley #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

Obviously, hope everyone gets home safe, and at a reasonable time. But also, thank you #WestMidlandsRailway.

West Midlands Railway Honour Member of the Lionesses As the Lionesses prepare to defend their Euros title, West Midlands Railway is celebrating footballer Jess Carter.

West Midlands Railway Honour Member of the Lionesses www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/west-midlands-ra... #class_196 #LeamingtonSpa #switzerland #WestMidlandsRailway

It’s a good thing that I live between two main railway lines, the Chiltern Main Line and the West Coast Main Line and having two local stations closest to me, Birmingham International and Solihull.
#chilternrailways #westmidlandsrailway #avantiwestcoast #transportforwales #lnwr #crosscountry

Today's Photo From The Stour 📸

Green Aventra 730212 appears again on the daily 5Q21 path between Crewe and Soho Depot 📸

#DOTS #railphotography #trainphotography #class730 #aventra #westmidlandsrailway #londonnorthwesternrailway #angrytrain

Today's Photo From The Stour 📸

Green meets Orange. 730212 stands at Wolverhampton awaiting the local 730/0 to depart towards Walsall 🍊

#DOTS #railphotography #trainphotography #class730 #aventra #westmidlandsrailway #londonnorthwesternrailway

#Hereford #Herefordshire #Leominster #WestMidlandsRailway

New Shakepeare Statue unveiled New Shakespeare artwork was unveiled yesterday (21st May) at Stratford-upon-Avon.

New Shakepeare Statue unveiled www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/new-shakepeare-s... #birmingham #NetworkRail #stratford #StratfordUponAvon #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

Staff from West Midlands Railway Excited for Birmingham Pride Ahead of this weekend’s Pride event in Birmingham, West Midlands, Railway Staff have spoken about what Pride means to them.

“For me, Pride is about celebrating the unique and beautiful family I have and embracing my identity and the identity of my family. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/staff-from-west-... #birmingham #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

Celebrating Pride: Insights from West Midlands Railway Staff - MySoCalledGayLife.co.uk WMR celebrates Birmingham Pride 2025! Over 25 team members will march, showcasing diversity & inclusion. Employees share stories of pride, love, and allyship, fostering acceptance and authenticity. Jo...

Celebrating Pride: Insights from West Midlands Railway Staff #WMR #WestMidlandsRailway #UK #LGBTQ #Pride

West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views West Midlands Railway have removed a gay man from their ‘Adopt a Station’ Scheme in response to views shared on social media including anti-trans comments.

West Midlands Railway scheme removes gay man in response to anti-trans views

#WMR #WestMidlandsRailway #Gay #AdoptAStation #Birmingham #WestMidlands #LGBTQNews #LGBWithTheT #GayVillage #HurstStreet #Trains #PrideTrain

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Today's Photos from the Stour 📸

196101 & 196105 form 5T01 from Tyseley To Wolverhampton and back. Interesting sight an 8 car 196 👀

#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

Spaghetti Line community station partnership unveils new Wildlife Murals at West Midlands railway station The Spaghetti Line community station partnership reveal its wildlife art installations at Sutton Coldfield

Spaghetti Line community station partnership unveils new Wildlife Murals at West Midlands railway station #midlands #NetworkRail #SuttonColdfield #WestMidlands #WestMidlandsRailway

The Class 196 Fleet. Complete ✅

196114 brings me back to Wolves helping me complete the fleet for haulage 👏

#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

On the trains two days on the trot 🤯

That's right today's event is to finally clear the 196 fleet for haulage. Starting with 196113 going into the book ✅

#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class196 #CAF #westmidlandsrailway

After the success of my Mersey Tunnel 10km I'm back in training for my next event.

So a run to Coseley was in order and 730004 took me back to Wolverhampton after completing it 📸

#DOTS #railwayphotography #trainphotography #class730 #aventra #westmidlandsrailway

On this day in 2023 - A rainy Birmingham New St. Station and the retro liveried West Midlands Railway Class 323 No. 323221 #trains #railways #centro #birminghamnewst #otd #westmidlandsrailway