A consultation process has been announced for the Midlands Rail Hub. This project would affect services between Birmingham, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon, at least in the construction phase. Now is your chance to have your say. The consultation runs until Friday, 28th August, and includes drop-in sessions and a webinar at: Comments invited for major […]
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A new Stratford Heritage exhibition has opened at Harvard House in Stratford-upon-Avon. It features the history of the Stratford and Moreton Tramway, which opened in 1826 and was not formally closed until 1925, although it had fallen into disuse in the early 20th Century. It was Stratford’s first railway line. The exhibition is open from […]
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Stratford DC has now published the Publication draft South Warwickshire Local Plan, to be considered Tuesday 14 July, 6.30pm, The Parade, Leamington Spa. (Not Stratford) Appendix 1 – Publication draft South Warwickshire Local Plan.pdf Agenda for Joint Cabinet Committee on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026, 6.00 p.m. | Stratford-on-Avon District Council Agenda item – South Warwickshire Local […]
Network Rail is proposing to close Bordesley station in June 2029. A consultation document has been published and is available at Bordesley railway station closure consultation. Since 2007, the station has only been served by one timetabled service per week and by a limited number of services when there is a match at St Andrews […]
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 […]
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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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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