Press releases

This page lists the latest press releases and is updated with breaking news as it happens. To read the full press release, please click on the story links below.

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London Midland changes to fares from January 2009

21-11-2008

London Midland in common with the rest of the rail industry, is today announcing the changes to its ticket prices which will come into effect from Friday 2 January 2009.

Leaf fall timetable falls into place

30-10-2008

London Midland introduced its leaf fall timetable, which takes into account allows for changes caused by dealing with ice and leaves on the line, on 27 October.

First new 100mph fleet arrives in the UK

21-10-2008

The first of London Midland's new Siemens Desiro trains has just arrived in the UK and is set to enter passenger service within weeks.

Generous cleaner brightens up Birmingham train stations

26-09-2008

An on-train cleaner has won an award for helping to brighten up two Birmingham railway stations.

Festival fanfare for Stratford station manager

26-09-2008

A London Midland Stratford railway station manager has won an award for working with police to help 10,000 people move smoothly from the station to the Global Gathering music festival last July.

Award for outstanding London Midland fleet improvement

26-09-2008

The engineering team behind massive improvements to the performance of London Midland’s Class 323 fleet has been recognised with an award.

Kerryann is the smiling face of outstanding Tamworth service

25-09-2008

A station assistant at Tamworth has won an award for outstanding passenger service after judges noted her welcoming smile.

Boost for Kidderminster train station with the first London Midland ‘Access' funding

22-09-2008

Passengers with disabilities will benefit from a £30,000 investment at Kidderminster station, with London Midland's first ‘Access for All' project.

London Midland doubles commuter seat numbers after listening to passengers

04-09-2008

From Monday 8 September, London Midland will be doubling the number of seats on one of its most popular commuter trains after responding to passenger demand.

New London Midland fares

02-09-2008

London Midland will be making changes to some fares in the industry's annual September price increases.