Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 15th January 2026
On National Pothole Day, Walsall Council is highlighting its year-round strategy to maintaining safe roads.
- 14th January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) ended 2025 on a high with a record month for passenger traffic in December. 943,889 passengers travelled through the airport in December 2025 – a 6.6 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Traffic enforcement patrols have been stepped up in streets near schools as part of the council’s crackdown on illegal parking - improving safety for thousands of pupils.
- 8th January 2026
Mayor Richard Parker has hailed the first national road safety strategy in more than a decade as a vital step towards making the region’s roads safe.
- 2nd January 2026
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been recognised as the best medium-sized UK airport for leisure travel at the British Travel Awards 2025.
- 24th December 2025
M6toll (Midland Expressway Ltd) is proud to announce that it has been named Public Services Operator of the Year at the Logistics UK Logistics Awards 2025, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, on 11 December
- 19th December 2025
Engineers working for the HS2 project claimed a UK-first when they successfully slid a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 without closing the motorway – significantly reducing disruption to drivers.
- 12th December 2025
West Midlands Railway (WMR) is advising passengers to check their journey times ahead of the upcoming national timetable change this weekend.
- 8th December 2025
A rare behind-the-scenes look at West Midlands Railway (WMR) and exclusive insights from the company’s senior management are among the highlights in the latest edition of the operator’s popular “On the Rails” podcast.
- 1st December 2025
M6toll is proud to unveil its newest innovation in seamless travel: the Lite Account. Designed for simplicity, ease, and flexibility.