Young train enthusiasts can have the chance to live out their train conducting dreams for the day – as West Midlands Railway (WMR) launch their search for junior conductors.

During October half-term, the four lucky winners will get to work alongside real life conductors on one of WMR’s new trains.

Having officially joined the railway network across the Shrewsbury, Hereford and the newly-named Elephant & Bear lines, the new Class 196 trains will feature more seats, additional under-seat luggage space, bike storage and greater accessibility.

To apply to become a junior conductor, children (via their parents and guardians) are invited to share a video of up to 30 seconds on either Facebook, Instagram or TikTok tagging West Midlands Railway and using #LittleTrainConductor.

Within the video, they’ll need to tell WMR exactly what they love most about trains, where they last went on a train, and why they think they should be a conductor for the day.

Once applications close on Friday, September 15, entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will choo-choo-choose the winners.

The panel will see various members of the WMR team all putting their train hats on to find the UK’s next generation of conductors.

Under the guidance of the WMR team, the four chosen children along with their parents and guardians will get to experience what it’s really like to conduct a train.

For details on how to apply and for more information on dates and deadlines, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2mtvy4xy