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I have noticed at Wolverhampton Station that the name boards state City of Wolverhampton with City Badge. I was curious as to when the change happened and more importantly I recognise a trend where universities and colleges appear on the station name boards of certain stations now. Is this a...

Stand B31 at the Railtex Exhibition (Birmingham NEC 9-11th May) had a novel method of seat collapse where passenger seats could be folded back to allow the conveyance of parcels, bicycles or wheel chairs in the space created. it had been noted by the designers that some train services have times...

London Midland has introduced a scheme where security guards accompany the senior conductor on local Birmingham Services. Whilst the particular security firm also undertakes crowd control on stations and deals with passengers at selected stations serving football events. Their services have now...

The advantages of ticket gates may appear clear as they form a barrier only to open for the correct pass or ticket. Yet there are those amongst the travelling public who lack the courtesy of waiting for others in front to pass through. There is a certain space where a person can stand before...

I noted yesterday that Cefynybedd Station still had a pedestrian crossing across the tracks and no other access for Wrexham Bound trains. I wonder how many more stations are restricted in this way.

Putting aside the difficult issue of Driver Only Operation, if that is possible, the decision to cancel trains by Southern is in itself is a step in to new territory and there must be a debate now as to is this act justified. The selective cancellation has affected more commuters than others...