Transport and Travel News & Updates
University College Birmingham’s department of Hospitality and Tourism has been nominated for the West Midlands Tourism Awards, under the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ category.
- 17th April 2026
A new route and package holiday is launching from Birmingham Airport to Agadir, Morocco.
Three new railway stations in South Birmingham welcomed their first passengers yesterday – making up the Camp Hill Line.
- 7th April 2026
Passenger tram services on the West Midlands are now running to the Millennium Point after the latest extension of the line opened on Easter Sunday.
- 5th April 2026
Lufthansa has celebrated 40 years of operations from Birmingham Airport (BHX), having commenced services from the Midlands on 1 April 1986.
- 26th March 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its Icons Wall - a new art installation showcasing talent from across the West Midlands.
The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership was a runner up in the prestigious Community Rail Awards 2026.
- 25th March 2026
City of Wolverhampton Council is continuing efforts to ensure roadworks carried out by utility companies are completed promptly and to a high standard.
- 24th March 2026
A fresh wave of full road resurfacing is set to begin across Wolverhampton as the council continues its investment in improving the city’s highways.
- 24th March 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed a strong start to 2026 with over 840,000 passengers travelling through the airport in February – a 2.7 per cent increase compared to last year.