West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway (WMR) is a key train operator. With a mix of local and regional services, West Midlands Railway connects major cities, towns and rural areas, providing essential transport links for commuters, tourists and leisure travelers.

West Midlands Railway Routes

West Midlands Railway operates an extensive network, covering over 150 stations. Key routes include:

Cross-City Line calling at:

• Birmingham New Street
• Lichfield Trent Valley
• Redditch

This vital commuter route serves suburbs like Sutton Coldfield, Longbridge and University (for the University of Birmingham).

Snow Hill Lines calling at:

• Birmingham Snow Hill
• Kidderminster
• Stourbridge Junction
• Worcester
• Leamington Spa

These services connect the West Midlands with Worcestershire and Warwickshire, including stops at Solihull and Dorridge.

Shropshire & Herefordshire Routes calling at:

• Birmingham New Street
• Shrewsbury
• Hereford

Stops along this route that links the West Midlands with rural Shropshire and Herefordshire include towns like Telford, Ludlow and Leominster

Walsall & Wolverhampton Routes calling at:

• Walsall
• Wolverhampton
• Rugeley Trent Valley

Stops along this local Black Country service route include Bloxwich and Cannock.

Crewe & London Northwestern Services calling at:

• Birmingham New Street
• Crewe
• Liverpool Lime Street

Some of these West Midlands Railway services link with London Northwestern Railway for onward travel to Liverpool.

Amenities & Accessibility Onboard WMR Trains

West Midlands Railway aims to make travel as convenient as possible with:

• Free Wi-Fi – Available on most trains.
• Charging Points – USB and plug sockets on newer trains.
• Toilets – Provided on all Class 170, 172 and 196 trains.
• Bike Storage – Designated areas (booking recommended).
• First Class – Available on select longer-distance services.
• Priority seating for disabled passengers

For West Midlands Railway train tickets, the latest train timetable updates and service information, passengers are encouraged to visit the official West Midlands Railway website or check live departure boards at stations.