Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 17th February 2026
Funding to kickstart work on a tram line to the new Birmingham City Powerhouse Stadium and upgrade railway stations serving Villa Park has been approved by regional transport chiefs.
Direct flights between Birmingham and New York could return after Birmingham Airport (BHX) today announced it has committed funds to attract US connectivity back to the region.
- 30th January 2026
Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry
The iconic Caledonian Sleeper train has departed Birmingham for the first time – opening a direct connection between the West Midlands and the Scottish Highlands.
- 14th January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) ended 2025 on a high with a record month for passenger traffic in December. 943,889 passengers travelled through the airport in December 2025 – a 6.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
- 2nd January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.
- 24th December 2025
M6toll (Midland Expressway Ltd) is proud to announce that it has been named Public Services Operator of the Year at the Logistics UK Logistics Awards 2025, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, on 11 December
- 8th December 2025
A rare behind-the-scenes look at West Midlands Railway (WMR) and exclusive insights from the company’s senior management are among the highlights in the latest edition of the operator’s popular “On the Rails” podcast.
- 25th November 2025
Hundreds of passengers travelling with West Midlands Railway (WMR) are expected to join a national pledge to end violence against women and girls during a fortnight of action.
A new Letter Tree bearing heartbreaking personal messages from families whose loved ones had their lives taken in road collisions has been unveiled by Mayor Richard Parker to mark Road Safety Week.