Transport and Travel News & Updates
Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, has invited small and local bus operators to bid for individual bus routes
- 22nd October 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is delivering £3.75 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy and supports 57,000 jobs in the region, according to a newly launched economic report.
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operators of the M6toll, provided free passage for the 19th consecutive year for riders that took part in Ride to the Wall last Saturday.
- 25th September 2026
Residents in Birmingham are encouraged to help shape the future of the region’s bus network ahead of mayor Richard Parker’s plans to bring buses back under public control.
- 22nd September 2026
West Midlands Railway (WMR) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) were recognised for the opening of five brand-new railway stations at the 2026 National Rail Awards.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has purchased all of National Express’s bus operations across the region in a £24m deal.
- 7th August 2026
A popular Birmingham railway station cat has been officially appointed to the role of Junior Mouse Catcher – becoming the second moggy ‘employed’ by West Midlands Railway (WMR).
With the UK holidays now underway and the main European holiday period set to begin, logistics firm Simpex Express has encouraged businesses moving goods internationally to plan ahead where possible.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is urging passengers to plan their travel in advance ahead of two days of strike action due to take place this week.
Arcadis has announced that it is to provide design and programme management services to the Taylor Woodrow and Aureos Rail (TWA) Joint Venture in support of the delivery of the recently announced High Speed 2 (HS2)