Three New Camp Hill Line Stations Open, Restoring Passenger Rail to South Birmingham After 80 Years Kings Heath Entrance

Three brand-new railway stations in South Birmingham have officially opened to passengers today, marking the return of local rail services for the...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:32
Major investment for green transport in West Midlands West Midlands tram in Birmingham

Transport for West Midlands has confirmed that £61 billion of funding is bringing a transport revolution in the region, with this bring employment...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:16
Aldridge Station: A Strategic Investment in West Midlands Connectivity Dignitaries at Aldridge Station SIte

Network Rail, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) are joining forces to revitalise rail services in...

jonathand@cogn… Wed, 02/21/2024 - 09:02
Tap-in, tap-out rail trials coming to the West Midlands and Greater Manchester Huw Merriman, TFWM, TfGM, Rail Delivery Group

Commuters in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester are to benefit from simpler, more flexible travel as new pilot schemes have been announced by...

richardw@cogni… Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:44
Birmingham's University Station: Massive Upgrade Unveiled! Birmingham University train station upgrade

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised two new station buildings and other significant enhancements at University railway station in...

richardw@cogni… Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:14
Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time

The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with the successful running of the vehicle on its test track at the Very...

richardw@cogni… Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:46
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