Rail Strike Action
Commuters in Telford and Wrekin are being urged to check before any rail travel on Wednesday, July 27 due to strike action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union and ASLEF - Britain's trade union for train drivers.
The following dates will be subject to the strike and affect commuters travelling from Telford Central.
Wednesday, July 27 – Strike by RMT
No services will run between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.
Limited West Midlands Railway (WMR) services will run between Wolverhampton and Birmingham between 07:30 and 18:30
Thursday, July 28
Disruptions to morning services as rail services return to normal
Saturday, July 30 – Strike by ASLEF
No West Midlands Railway (WMR) services will run between Shrewsbury and Birmingham
Transport for Wales will run its service as normal
People travelling to Commonwealth Games events are advised to check the Common Wealth Games’ and train operating company’s websites.
Contingency plans are being put in place.
More details are on the WMR website Industrial Action | West Midlands Railway
