There will be major changes to bus services to/from the Stratford-upon-Avon Park and Ride facility (and thus Stratford Parkway station) with effect from 29 August 2026. The frequency of Monday-Friday services will be reduced from 15 to 30 minutes, with the last bus running at 14.30. The weekend frequency will remain unchanged. However, some X18 […]
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Rail Live 2027
Rail Live 2027 will take place at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre on 16 and 17 June 2027. This is the largest outdoor rail exhibition in Europe and attracted 7,000 visitors in 2026. It is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the future of the rail industry. […]
Consultation opens on South Warwickshire Development Plan
The Regulation 19 South Warwickshire Local Plan consultation will run for seven weeks from Tuesday 21 July to Tuesday 8 September 2026. Members of the public are encouraged to respond online via the South Warwickshire Local Plan Consultation Portal where possible. Representations can also be emailed to swlp@warwickdc.gov.uk, or posted to the South Warwickshire Local Team, Stratford-upon-Avon District, Elizabeth House, […]
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Comments invited for major changes to Birmingham’s railways
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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New exhibition highlights the Stratford & Moreton Tramway
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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Closure of Bordesley Station
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]