Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 21st September 2026
A public consultation has been launched for people to have their say on pathway improvement plans along part of the Black Country Route in Bilston town centre.
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced it will introduce a new direct train service linking Birmingham with Manchester Airport from May next year.
A report to cabinet refreshes the city council's transport investment priorities over the next six years.
Commercial property consultancy Fisher German has been retained by Guiding Light Investments to manage 3 Trinity Park (T3) for the next two years following its purchase from Swiss Life Asset Managers.
- 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.
- 25th August 2026
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead as National Grid work means temporary Ring Road traffic restrictions from Tuesday 1 September.
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is inviting customers to a summer celebration this Friday 21 August from 10am to 3pm, at Birmingham New Street station.