Trains called at Cosford railway station today for the first time in more than six months after major work on a new platform was finally completed.

Train passengers were facing delays today following signal failure on the line between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Train services between Shropshire and Wolverhampton ground to a halt this afternoon after a massive fire in the city closed the line.

Hopes that a train station in Shropshire will get a share of an £18.7 million pot of funding for improvements have hit the buffers – but the battle for funding goes on.

More than eight out of 10 passengers are ‘satisfied’ with the service provided by the two main train operators running through Shropshire, a survey has revealed – although stations scored lowly for upkeep.

Extra seats which have been introduced on London Midland rail services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham will go a ‘considerable way’ to addressing overcrowding issues for commuters, bosses vowed today.

Commuters travelling on London Midland trains between Shrewsbury and Birmingham will be able to enjoy more seats.

Work has started to demolish a railway station in Shropshire and transform its ailing platforms under a £2.1 million scheme.

Rail services in Shropshire were cancelled today as part of an ongoing dispute between the train drivers’ union and operator London Midlands.