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Train 172339 in WMR livery

Sunday 13th December Check out the WMR changes

Since the Autumn, West Midlands Railway has been running the most amount of trains across the network since the pandemic started, and it is planned to continue with this timetable until further notice. However, some changes will be in place from Monday 14th December:

For a summary by station please check the timetable summaries

For a quick visual guide by route check out the map of train services.

Photo of a Class 172 at Worcester Shrub Hill courtesy of Steve Widdowson

Train 800009 Norton in the snow

Saturday 12th December Travel with confidence (GWR)

GWR are running train services across their routes on most days over the festive period this year: find out more about how your journey will be affected over the Christmas 2020 break.

Travel by train is still allowed in England and Wales in line with the latest government advice, and GWR are part of the safer travel pledge.

Don’t forget the new timetables start on Sunday (13th December) – the Cotswold Line timetable can be downloaded here

The photo of a GWR IEP near Norton Junction is courtesy of Steve Widdowson

St Richard's Hospice Penguin poster fundraiser

Thursday 10th December St Richard’s Hospice penguins

St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester cares for adults with a serious progressive illness, improving their quality of life from diagnosis, during treatment and to their last days, along with supporting their loved ones.

Keep their work funded by adopting a penguin online and sending a festive message to friends and colleagues. Full details  on the Hospice web site

Christmas tree festival at Worcester Cathedral

Monday 7th December Christmas trees at Worcester Cathedral

Join in the Christmas celebrations at Worcester Cathedral by visiting the avenue of glittering Christmas Trees, beautifully decorated by local organisations and displayed in the atmospheric medieval Cloister.

Each tree is innovatively and individually designed and decorated by local schools, charities, businesses and organisations.

Entry to see the Christmas Trees is free, however booking in advance with a timed ticket is essential. Donations are appreciated to help support the work of the Cathedral. Full information at

https://www.worcestercathedral.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-trees-at-worcester-cathedral-2020

 

Hartlebury Castle Santa

Sunday 6th December Christmas at Hartlebury Castle

Come and join in the seasonal spirit at Hartlebury Castle which will be dressed especially for Christmas. Listen to hand bell ringers playing in the Great Hall at 12 and 2.30pm.

Families can pre-book a visit to see Father Christmas in the Castle’s old kitchen. Mother Christmas will also be making appearances over the weekend. Follow the Christmas Elf Trail, buy a fresh wreath made by the Castle’s gardeners, get yourself a yummy pizza made by Urban Village Pizza in the courtyard and warm up with a drink of hot chocolate and mince pies in the Saloon.

Full information on the Castle’s web site

Train 34053 by Lewis Maddox

Saturday 5th December Christmas on the Severn Valley Railway

34053 Sir Keith Park steams along a snowy Severn Valley Railway prior to leaving the line for pastures new.
Despite the pandemic, the Railway is offering a full range of services to help you celebrate the Christmas season.

Santa trains start today from Kidderminster – pre-booking essential.
Full details on the Railway’s web site .

Photo: Lewis Maddox courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway