Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 7th September 2023
Long-term plans to deliver a rail revolution for the West Midlands including delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub and proposals for new railway stations are included in a revised Rail Investment Strategy published today.
- 7th September 2023
Bus services across the West Midlands will continue to operate at near current levels until the end of 2024 following an agreement between Transport for West Midlands and bus operating companies, including National Express West Midlands and Diamond Bus
Eight new transport safety officers (TSOs) are now out on patrol tackling anti-social behaviour across the region’s bus network.
- 28th January 2023
A national centre of excellence will be established by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) as part of a £30million programme to help make the UK’s road network cleaner and greener.
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has secured almost £3.5 million funding to support the better design, planning and development of cycling, wheeling and walking schemes in region.
A new partnership between Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and community transport operators across the region is helping to connect people experiencing loneliness and social isolation with new friends and vital support services.
Those looking to get out and about this Christmas and New Year were reminded today that they will still have a large number of bus, Metro and even local train services to choose from despite on-going rail strikes.
- 5th December 2022
A total of 26 bus services that had been threatened with the axe are to be saved following a six-week review.
- 25th November 2022
There are just a few days left to provide feedback on plans to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years.
Bus services are more reliable and average journey times up to 22% quicker along two key Birmingham commuter routes following the introduction of Sprint bus priority measures earlier this year.