Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 12th February 2026
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has opened applications for its next cohort of engineering apprentices.
- 10th February 2026
Mayor Richard Parker has set out plans to double the amount of money given to councils for fixing potholes and resurfacing the region’s crumbling roads.
- 9th February 2026
West Midlands Metro passengers will face a series of service changes throughout February 2026 as essential engineering works are carried out to prepare for a major network extension to Dudley and to complete maintenance at Wolverhampton St George’s.
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.
Pothole repairs are now being carried out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Wolverhampton.
- 3rd February 2026
City of Wolverhampton Council is proposing a £10million investment in fixing roads and tackling potholes this year - providing safer and smoother journeys for all.
Half of all rail journeys that Great British Railways will ultimately be responsible for will be on services run by publicly owned operators from Sunday
- 30th January 2026
Electric automotive firm secures £11m investment to help power British motorcycle industry
- 23rd January 2026
More than 2,000 new bikes and e-scooters are set to hit the streets this April following the appointment of Lime as the region’s latest cycle hire provider.
- 22nd January 2026
The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month.