West Midlands Railway

West Midlands Railway runs regional trains around Birmingham to Coventry, Shrewsbury, Stafford and Worcester. Bikes travel free; e-scooters are banned.

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West Midlands Railway is the regional counterpart to London Northwestern Railway. Both operate under West Midlands Trains. West Midlands Railway runs local and regional services centred on Birmingham, reaching Coventry, Hereford, Lichfield, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester. Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham International, Coventry and Leamington Spa are among its busiest stations.

Tickets and fares

The same five main fare types apply as on its sister brand. Advance gives the lowest prices on a booked train. Off-Peak and Anytime add flexibility at different price points. Season and Flexi Season suit regular travel, with Flexi Season covering 8 days in any 28-day period. West Midlands Railway also sells Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) nTrain and nNetwork tickets, giving unlimited train, bus and tram travel within the region as daily, weekly, monthly, 3-month or annual passes. A £3.50 Evening Return covers shorter local hops.

Group bookings follow the same GroupSave structure as London Northwestern Railway. Book online for 3 to 9 passengers and save up to a third. Groups of 10 or more save up to 26% with dedicated support. Families travelling into London can use the £1 kids fare through an Off-Peak Family Travelcard, covering up to 4 children per adult across Zones 1 to 6.

Bikes, mobility scooters and luggage

Bikes travel free with no reservation needed, on a first come, first served basis. The same Euston peak restriction applies on services running that far: full-size bikes cannot travel on trains arriving at Euston between 07:00 and 09:59, or leaving between 16:00 and 18:59, Monday to Friday. Folding bikes are exempt at any time. E-bikes are allowed too, capped at 250 watts with no assistance above 15.5 mph.

Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs are welcome if they meet the operator's guidelines. E-scooters are banned on trains and at stations, a rule West Midlands Railway shares with its sister company, over concerns about lithium-ion battery fires.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does West Midlands Railway run?

It runs local and regional services around Birmingham, reaching Coventry, Hereford, Lichfield, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester.

What is a TfWM ticket?

A Transport for West Midlands nTrain or nNetwork ticket, giving unlimited train, bus and tram travel across the region as a daily, weekly, monthly, 3-month or annual pass.

Can I bring my bike on West Midlands Railway trains?

Yes, free of charge without a reservation, though full-size bikes cannot travel into or out of London Euston during the Monday to Friday peaks. Folding bikes are exempt.

Are e-scooters allowed?

No. West Midlands Railway bans e-scooters on trains and at stations because of battery fire risk, while mobility scooters and e-bikes under 250 watts remain welcome.

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