An
updated
strategy
for
railways
in
the
West
Midlands
over
the
next
30
years
has
been
published
by
the
West
Midlands
Rail
Executive.
The
first
version
was
published
in
2018,
and
the
updated
plans
take
into
account
the
Covid
pandemic
and
the
increasing
attention
being
paid
to
net
zero.
The
WMRE
had
carried
out
a
fresh
consultation
before
unveiling
its
proposals.
They
include
the
Midlands
Rail
Hub
as
well
as
a
train
service
between
Lichfield
and
Burton-on-Trent,
which
would
use
an
existing
freight
line.
This
would
include
a
new
station
on
the
route
at
Alrewas,
which
lost
its
station
in
1965.
Another
new
station
is
proposed
at
Aldridge.

Rail
Wellbeing
Live

Registration
has
opened
for
the
biggest
free
wellbeing
event
for
the
rail
industry.
The
fourth
Rail
Wellbeing
Live
will
take
place
over
three
days
from
7
November.
The
sessions
are
free,
and
they
include
evening
sessions
for
staff
on
night
shifts.
The
speakers
will
include
TV
personality
and
campaigner
Davina
McCall,
Olympic
rowing
champion
Sir
Steve
Redgrave
and
physician
and
mental
health
adviser
Dr
Alex
George.

Railway
Industry
Association
appointments

The
Railway
Industry
Association
has
appointed
a
new
chair
and
vice
chair
for
its
London
&
South
region.
The
new
chair
is
Ryan
Anderson
from
Ricardo
Rail
and
the
vice
chair
is
Bryony
Goldsmith
from
Arcadis.
RIA
chief
executive
Darren
Caplan
said:
‘We
are
thrilled
to
welcome
Ryan
and
Bryony
as
the
chair
and
vice
chair
for
the
RIA
London
&
South
Leadership
Group.
Their
vast
experience
and
commitment
to
excellence
will
undoubtedly
drive
positive
change.’