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West Midlands Railway Nationalized; New Stations Planned by 2026

2/1/2026

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West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway will enter public ownership on February 1, 2026.
This move marks the fourth operator nationalized under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act.
Ian McConnell, managing director of West Midlands Trains, highlighted plans for new stations and improved ticketing.
The government aims to finish the program by 2027, with Govia Thameslink Railway next in line for nationalization.

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West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway will enter public ownership on February 1, 2026.
This move marks the fourth operator nationalized under the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act.
Ian McConnell, managing director of West Midlands Trains, highlighted plans for new stations and improved ticketing.
The government aims to finish the program by 2027, with Govia Thameslink Railway next in line for nationalization.