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Thermal imaging cameras mounted to a Network Rail helicopter are keeping passengers and freight moving after heavy snowfall across the West Midlands.

A cat missing since Christmas Day has been reunited with her owner after a journey through one of Britain’s busiest railway stations.

A footbridge over the Chiltern main line will undergo a major overhaul to make it safer and more reliable for passengers and the public.

Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major work takes place to improve future journeys.

Passengers are being reminded about work starting next week to overhaul a lift which serves one of Wolverhampton station’s busiest platforms.

Passengers are being advised about work starting next month to renew the platform 1 lift at Wolverhampton station.

Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major work takes place to improve journeys.

• Chiltern main line and West Midlands passengers should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
• People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
• Railway improvements include ongoing work at Birmingham New Street station as part of major signalling upgrade on 25 and 26 December