The Shakespeare Railway Line between Stratford upon Avon and Birmingham mourns the loss of the man that saved the line from closure 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Brockington, who died aged 95 on 10 January 2025,  we offer our thoughts and condolences to Michael’s family.  Michael Brockington’s impact on the Stratford upon Avon and South Warwickshire community, particularly in the 1960s, is immeasurable. His swift action in 1969, which prevented […]

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SLRUG welcomes news about Stratford upon Avon from West Midlands Trains

As the Rail User Group for the Shakespeare Line between Stratford upon Avon and Birmingham SLRUG welcomes the news from West Midlands Trains that they have rectified an issue at Stratford upon Avon that was affecting the station’s train information display.  Charlotte Ritchie, Head of External Communications & Engagement at West Midlands Trains (WMT) said […]

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New Faces to improve Ticket Office service & New Displays to help passengers along the Shakespeare Line.

Train Operator West Midlands Trains (WMT) has responded to various points raised by the Shakespeare Line Rail Users Group via SLRUG’s Chair, Peter Morris. In their response, Cara Higgs, WMT’s Community Strategy Manager, has said that WMT “expects to see some new faces at stations between Birmingham Snow Hill and Stratford Upon Avon from June […]

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