With flexible working becoming the new norm, many of us who originally commuted into work are taking a new approach and travelling into the office less often.
So, with this new hybrid way of life, why not embrace a new way of commuting by getting on board with Train it Chooseday?
What are the benefits of catching the train vs the car?
There’s no need to drive around for the best fuel price
If fuel prices are driving you around the bend, why not opt for the train? It may be cheaper than you think.
No annoying traffic jams
Get stuck in traffic often? Travel by train and miss out on; that sneaky driver who pushes in the queue last minute, the 101 traffic lights, and the stop/start movement. Instead, enjoy miles of non-interrupted travel.
Get straight to your destination
There are no windy roads with rail. Which means we can likely get you to your destination quicker. Now that's straight to the point.
More sustainable
Did you know, catching the train is five times less carbon emission than taking the car (if driving alone)? So, why not start travelling greener?
Enjoy life after work
With the train, there's no need to worry about letting your hair down. So go on... go for that after work drink, enjoy that new restaurant, or catch up with an old friend.
Multi-tasking as you like
Free up your hands, your mind... and your feet when you choose the train! Without being behind the steering wheel, you can tap away on your phone, catch up on emails, eat on the go, or even have a nap. The possibilities are endless.
Relax without the stress
Don't enjoy driving? Let someone else do the work as you get to sit back and relax without the stress of traffic and travel times.
No clean air zone charges
Travel to and from Birmingham but your cars not exempt? With the train, not only are you not using up your fuel, paying for city car parking prices, buy you also get away with paying for the Clean Air Zone. It's a win, win!
Flexible train tickets
Flexi-Season Tickets
Perfect for those who work a couple of times a week at peak time Monday - Friday.
- 8 days of travel in 28 days
- Anytime between two stations
- Find out more about Flexi Season tickets
Find out more about Flexi-Season tickets
Off-Peak train tickets
Available throughout the day at quieter times, and cheaper than Anytime tickets.
- Travel at any time
- No need to pre-book
- Anytime and any train
Find out more about Off-Peak tickets
Anytime train tickets
Anytime train tickets are fully flexible tickets, for travel at any time of the day.
- Travel at any time
- No need to pre-book
- Anytime and any train
Find out more about Anytime tickets
Train it Chooseday FAQs
Simply enter CHOOSEDAY into the ‘Add a promo code’ section when booking your Anytime Day train ticket on West Midlands Railway’s website or app.
Please note: this code is not available for purchase at a station ticket office or via the station Ticket Vending Machines.
Between Monday 13 March–Friday 24 March 2023, West Midlands Railway will be offering free Anytime Day tickets for travel between Monday 20 – Friday 24 March 2023. Travel is only available between any two stations in the West Midlands Railway zonal areas (zones 1-5).
Tickets are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.
You can use your Anytime Day ticket on any rail operator that operates between your two chosen stations in the West Midlands Railway zonal areas (1-5). However, there will be some rail operators that travel between stations using a different route code that will not be available as the promotion cannot be used on tickets that are only valid on other operator's services.
The offer is available from Monday 20 March – Friday 24 March 2023.
We are sorry that your code isn’t working. Reasons for this may be:
- The code was entered incorrectly – please check you have entered the code CHOOSEDAY correctly.
- You are attempting to book tickets that are not part of the offer - only Anytime Day tickets are included.
- The sale has closed - tickets are only available to buy until Friday 24 March 2023.
- The ticket limit has been reached and there are no more tickets available. Codes are capped and are on a first come first serve basis.
- You are attempting to use the code outside West Midlands Railway’s zones 1-5 - you can see what routes are covered using our online map .
- You are attempting to use the code on an operator who's route codes are not part of the promotion. The promotion cannot be used to purchase tickets that are only valid on other operator's services.
The Train it Chooseday offer is only available for Anytime Day tickets via West Midlands Railway’s website or app. The promotion cannot be used to purchase tickets that are only valid on other operator's services.
If your train is disrupted or cancelled, your Anytime Day ticket will allow you to board any train operator that operates between the stations you wish to travel. However, there will be some rail operators that travel between stations using a different route code that will not be available as the promotion cannot be used on tickets that are only valid on other operator's services.
Free Anytime Day tickets will be available from West Midlands Railway’s website or app.
You can travel between any two stations in the West Midlands Railway zonal areas (zones 1-5) for your selected date between Monday 20 March – Friday 24 March 2023.
There is a limit of 10,000 tickets available for purchase between Monday 13 March – Friday 24 March for travel between Monday 20 March – Friday 24 March 2023. So, once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Tickets will be available to buy in advance from Monday 13 March through to Friday 24 March for travel between Monday 20 March – Friday 24 March 2023. You can purchase your tickets on the day. However, tickets are limited and are done on a first come, first serve basis.
No. The Train it Chooseday offer is only available on West Midlands Railway’s website or app. However, if you need help, our friendly station teams will be happy to assist.