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Train passengers warned of disruption during strike action this Saturday
Train passengers are being warned of disruption this Saturday 13 August during industrial action.
12 Aug 2022
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Extra trains for Shropshire commuters as part of £3.5bn Midlands rail plan
The number of train services from Shrewsbury, Wellington and Telford to Birmingham could increase, and an hourly service to London introduced as part of a £3.5 billion plan to revolutionise the Midlands rail network.
12 Sept 2019
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Train passengers delayed following early morning signalling fault
A signalling fault led to delays for train passengers between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton this morning.
8 Feb 2019
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KeolisAmey reveals investment plans for when it takes over from Arriva Trains Wales
KeolisAmey which takes over the Wales and Borders rail service from Arriva Trains Wales in October, today announced its investment plans.
4 Jun 2018
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Telford & Wrekin Council to seek meeting with new rail franchise operator
Telford & Wrekin Council is to seek an early meeting with the new operator of the West Midlands railway network.
11 Aug 2017
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London Midland loses West Midlands rail franchise
A new operator has won the contract to operate the next West Midlands rail franchise, the Department for Transport has announced.
10 Aug 2017
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Points failure delays trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton
Trains between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton are facing delays following a points failure.
24 May 2017
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Fans of the Flying Scotsman urged to keep off the tracks as it travels from Shrewsbury
Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to keep off the tracks when the steam engine travels from Shrewsbury to Cardiff today.
19 May 2017
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Railway reopens after bridge upgrade at Albrighton
The railway between Telford and Wolverhampton has reopened after bridge replacement work was successfully completed on time.
18 Apr 2017
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Albrighton station closes for bridge replacement work
Albrighton station will be closed from today for two weeks while Network Rail replaces a bridge.
8 Apr 2017
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Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth trains suspended following signalling failure at Machynlleth
Trains between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth are suspended following a failure at Machynlleth signalling centre.
30 Jul 2016
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Weekend train services to resume between Newport and Shrewsbury following railway upgrade work
Passengers have been thanked for their patience following the completion of railway upgrade work between Newport and Shrewsbury.
19 Jul 2016
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Shropshire train passengers affected by signalling fault in Birmingham
Shropshire train passengers are facing delays this morning following a signalling problem near Birmingham New Street station.
11 Apr 2016
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Shropshire rail passengers to have say on future of region’s services
Rail passengers, businesses and residents in Shropshire will be able to have their say on the future of the region’s rail services at a public event in Shrewsbury today.
19 Jan 2016
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New rail service dubbed the Shifnal Express proves a success
Shropshire commuters are celebrating after a new rail service – dubbed the Shifnal Express – has proved to be a runaway success.
8 Jan 2016
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Shrewsbury to Crewe railway line closes for £25m signalling upgrade
Buses will be transporting rail passengers travelling between Shrewsbury and Crewe from today whilst a £25 million signalling upgrade takes place.
28 Nov 2015
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Wem residents invited to discuss level crossing safety
A public safety event is set to take place in Wem next week following safety concerns by members of the public over the town's level crossing.
1 Jul 2015
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Virgin Trains to run west coast mainline until 2018
Virgin Trains is to continue to run rail services on the West Coast Mainline for the next two years with a direct service between Shrewsbury and London set to begin from December.
19 Jun 2014
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British Transport Police appeal to find train passenger
British Transport Police is appealing for help to identify a man travelling from Wolverhampton railway station to Wem.
8 Apr 2014
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Provisional direct Shrewsbury to London train times revealed
Provisional timetable details of the direct train service between Shrewsbury and London due to start next May have been revealed.
29 Nov 2013
