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).
West Midlands Rail is a partnership of fourteen Metropolitan District, Shire and Unitary local transport authorities seeking to gain greater local influence over the region's rail services
Supported by the West Midlands Rail Vision, WMR have set our goals and objectives for rail devolution which will deliver significant benefits to the West Midlands.
London Midland currently operates over 1,300 services every weekday and serves 170 stations (directly managing 145) under the existing Franchise Agreement.
The West Midlands Rail Board of Directors provide local democratic oversight for WMR. The Board is made up of Leaders or senior cabinet members appointed by each of our Partner Authorities.
If you are interested in finding out more about WMR plans for the devolution of the West Midlands, please contact us at contact@westmidlandsrail.com
