Transport and Travel News & Updates
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported further cuts to its direct carbon emissions, with the latest figures showing its location-based greenhouse gas emissions fell by 11 per cent during 2025/26, despite a 6 per cent increase in passenger numbers.
A Midlands Metro has been named after a Birmingham-born tramway pioneer.
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.
- 7th July 2026
More than 13,000 passengers have used the new stations on the Camp Hill line since it opened its doors to the public in April.
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)
Further road closures and re-openings have been announced by the Midland Metro Alliance as construction work continues on the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension.
West Midlands Railway will be running a significantly reduced train service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week due to the forecast heatwave.
Leaders from across the rail industry came together for a symbolic rail journey to champion social mobility and inspire the next generation of talent.
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has announced a collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation to unveil a specially branded train in support of next year’s Invictus Games in Birmingham – and passengers are being invited to help choose its name.
Turkish Airlines has received a tasty international accolade – picking up the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award for the fifth time.