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West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled

Rail passengers across the West Midlands are being warned to expect significant disruption to train services throughout the festive period, with reduced timetables, early finishes and rail replacement buses in place on key routes between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Travel|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled
Supporting image for story: New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper
New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper
Affiliates|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
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Travel|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Transport|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
News|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
Travel|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
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Walsall|Dec 16

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Birmingham|Dec 12
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Entertainment|Dec 3
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Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect
News|Dec 2
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Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff
Your World|Nov 14
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Britannia hotel chain with landmark venue in Wolverhampton ranked worst in the UK as JD Wetherspoons takes top spot in Which? survey
Travel|Nov 6
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Whitby named top staycation spot for holidaymakers in Birmingham this winter
Your World|Nov 5
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These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations
Affiliates|Nov 3
Supporting image for story: Local connectivity boosted with Chaserider Buses - revised routes and times, plus a new service
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Your World|Oct 29
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Affiliates|Oct 28
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UK News

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NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
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‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say
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Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey
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Viral News

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Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
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Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
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Entertainment|Dec 3

World News

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World News|Dec 26
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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|Dec 26
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