More seats on trains after £30 million Chase Line work
Longer trains could run on the Chase Line when the electrification of the route is completed in 2017, it has emerged.
It would mean dozens of extra passengers would be able to fit onto services.
London Midland's chief executive Patrick Verwer revealed the plans during a public drop-in session at the Tesco store in Hednesford.
He said: "We are looking at having longer trains with more carriages.
"By increasing the number of seats, we will be increasing demand and attracting more passengers."
He was not able to say exactly how many extra seats would be on trains if extra carriages are added but said the move would mean station platforms would need to be extended.
It is hoped the speed on the Chase Line, which runs between Walsall and Rugeley, will increase to 75mph from 45mph when the electrification project is complete.
