Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 3rd September 2026
Construction of the new Saltley Viaduct moved a step closer this August Bank Holiday weekend, after HS2 engineers successfully installed the first section of the new bridge over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines.
- 1st September 2026
Johnsons Coaches, part of The Coach Travel Group, has announced the opening of a new operational depot in Smethwick, Birmingham.
Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the A38(M) Aston Expressway Tame Valley Viaduct strengthening scheme.
- 26th August 2026
Johnsons Coaches played a vital role ensuring the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships ran smoothly - keeping athletes, officials, sponsors and event staff on the road.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is inviting customers to a summer celebration this Friday 21 August from 10am to 3pm, at Birmingham New Street station.
- 20th August 2026
HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines.
- 18th August 2026
Motoring legends, heritage buses, transport talks and family activities are set to fill Birmingham city centre next month.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) passenger volumes reached 1,487,899 in July, making it the airport’s busiest July to date and 2 per cent up on last July’s record.
- 14th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
- 6th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.