The new operator for the West Midlands rail network has confirmed that the direct train service to London will continue to call at Kidsgrove, Stone and Alsager stations.
There had been concerns that the new operators, West Midland Trains, would change the route when they take over in December meaning that passengers would have to change at Stafford to get to London but they have now confirmed that they are keeping the route which means Kidsgrove, Stone and Alsager are due to keep a direct service to London Euston. [Read more…]