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£61 million project to reopen Camp Hill stations is now fully funded

Construction teams are on site at the new University Station

A range of improvements include the installation of local artwork and photography reflecting the town's identity, history and the beauty of Cannock Chase.

It is hoped that two trains an hour could run from the new station to Birmingham New Street and Walsal

The Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (WCRP) brings together the local rail industry and volunteers who make their local stations both pleasant places to visit and an asset to the local community.

Wolverhampton’s new railway station building nearing completion

The addition of more windows and perforated metal panels have added interest to the design

The 750 tonne crane has been brought in to lift the footbridge into place

VolkerFitzpatrick will undertake the detailed design and build of the new, £56m University Station.

Work has begun to erect the steel framework for phase two of City of Wolverhampton's new railway station building

The stations will offer the people of Darlaston and Willenhall vastly improved connections to Wolverhampton, Walsall and Birmingham New Street

Birmingham City Council's planning committee unanimously approved the application

Construction now moves to next phase of development on the Wolverhampton interchange

New Class 730 fleet on the production line of manufacturer Bombardier at its base in Derby.

Approval means that work can start later this year on building a new fit-for-purpose station

Stitch train project will create 18 tapestry train artworks for display at stations

Timetable agreed for services to call at Willenhall and Darlaston stations

Progress on plans to reopen Birmingham's Camp Hill line

New chair for group set up to coordinate rail industry activity in the West Midlands

Amanda White joins the WMRE at a time of intensive investment and development

Planning applications for Darlaston and Willenhall railway stations submitted

WMRE looks forward to working with new rail company boss to bring improvements for commuters

First of two phases of constructing Wolverhampton's new railway station is nearly complete

New Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership launched

Perry Barr Station to be redeveloped ahead of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Planning application highlights bigger, better, brighter and more comfortable space for passengers

Planning application marks progress on plans to reopen the Camp Hill Rail Line

Rail industry bosses come together in a ground-breaking deal to drive up standards for rail passengers in the West Midlands.

Alliance seeks new ways to improve railway stations and develop them as community assets

Rail companies join forces to clamp down on ticketless travellers

Department for Transport provides funding towards construction of Darlaston and Willenhall stations

Plans for Camp Hill Line stations take a major step forward thanks to Government funding

New designs for University Railway Station revealed

New chair and vice-chair appointed by the West Midlands Rail Executive

Steam engines to play a greater role on the West Midlands rail network

Why HS2 must go ahead

Electrification of Chase Line means more, faster, cleaner trains for commuters

Residents have given their views on new Darlaston and Willenhall Railway Station designs

Nine in ten south Birmingham residents support plans for new rail stations

Plans for Snow Hill's third entrance on track

WMRE signs new steam-powered partnership with Vintage Trains

New vision for Moor Street Station revealed

West Midlands Mayor welcomes improvements in rail services

Malcolm Holmes appointed WMRE executive director

First look at plans for two new Black Country railway stations

Easier Fares For All report to simplify rail tickets welcomed

Party leaders urged to publicly commit to completion of HS2 Phase Two

Rallying call for more community volunteers to adopt and improve local rail stations

30-year strategy for region's rail published

Public being asked to help shape design of three new stations

West Midlands Rail Executive has set out plans for the next three decades

A new partnership deal has been signed with Virgin Trains

Electrification means more Cross City services for the station from this weekend

Rolling out the Swift smartcard and boosting ticket availability are just some of more than 100 targets to benefit West Midlands rail passengers through a new rail partnership deal.

West Midlands Rail are proud to have supported the ATCO National Rail Conference 2018, Stations fit for the Future.

Boost for town's economy as improvements to region's network continue

New franchise to be jointly managed by West Midlands Rail bringing a near £1 billion investment into the local network

New carriages will bring more space, more services and improved comfort for passengers.

More frequent services, new trains and extra seats lined up for passengers under franchise deal.

Network Rail study sets out package of infrastructure improvements that could boost the Midlands economy by £2 billion

West Midlands Rail has made two key new appointments in preparation for the new local franchise starting in the autumn.

Livery redesign for when management of the regional network is put into local hands later this year.

Autumn Statement Midlands Rail Hub funding announcement welcomed.

On Thursday 3rd November 2016, the inagural West Midlands Rail Stakeholder Conference took place in Birmingham.

Rail passengers will enjoy extra capacity, more frequent services and free Wi-Fi under a new, locally managed rail network for the West Midlands, it was confirmed today (Tuesday August 30).

A re-named and modernised Birmingham International station and an InterCity hub for the Black Country are among measures being proposed by the public body which will oversee rail transport in the West Midlands from next year.

West Midlands Rail, the company set up by local authorities to improve passenger services, today (Thursday April 7) welcomed news that three operators have been shortlisted to run the region's trains from 2017 onwards.

Proposals to give the West Midlands greater control over its local rail services are progressing, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin told political leaders today (March 2).

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Walsall will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at a public event in the city.

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Worcester will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at a public event in the city.

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Northampton will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at a public event in the city.

West Midlands Rail is now tweeting at @westmidsrail. We will be using this Twitter page to give updates on WMR and the work we are doing.

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Stafford will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at a public event in the city.

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Crewe will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at a public event in the city.

Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Birmingham will be able to have their say on the future of the region's rail services at two public events in the city next week.

West Midlands Rail has been working alongside the Department for Transport to produce a joint public consultation seeking the views of the public and stakeholders on rail services and stations for the next West Midlands rail franchise. This covers all services currently operated by London Midland under the existing franchise agreement which is due to end in October 2017.

Negotiations to give the West Midlands greater influence over its local rail network and secure improved services for passengers took a major step forward today.

Councils from across the West Midlands today (September 25) approved a formal proposition to Government to put more responsibility for the region's rail services in local hands.

Railway station is part of a £150m bus, rail and tram interchange