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Railway Network: Shropshire

Asked by Shaun DaviesLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 23 December 2025UIN 100644

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to improve rail connectivity in Shropshire.

Answered by Keir Mather

West Midlands Railway’s (WMR’s) modern Class 196 fleet entered service between Shrewsbury and Birmingham in 2022, increasing capacity, and improving reliability and customer experience. Transport for Wales (TfW) are introducing new Class 197 trains from 2026 on their route through Shropshire to Birmingham International.

The Department also worked with the West Midlands Rail Executive to restore the semi-fast WMR service between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.

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