Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 7th August 2026
A popular Birmingham railway station cat has been officially appointed to the role of Junior Mouse Catcher – becoming the second moggy ‘employed’ by West Midlands Railway (WMR).
- 6th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has given a second life to life-saving gear by donating a significant quantity of firefighting equipment to Fire Fighters’ Charity.
- 31st July 2026
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has announced that two days of strike action planned for this weekend have been suspended.
With the UK holidays now underway and the main European holiday period set to begin, logistics firm Simpex Express has encouraged businesses moving goods internationally to plan ahead where possible.
More than ten million passengers have now flown to and from Birmingham Airport on easyJet’s services, the airline has announced.
Birmingham Airport has confirmed its participation in a hydrogen infrastructure project part funded by the Department of Transport.
- 24th July 2026
Resurfacing is taking place in Old Heath Road as City of Wolverhampton Council’s highways improvements continue.
Two major city routes have been given fresh new road surfaces and other improvements during coordinated night-time work - boosting daily journeys for thousands of people.
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.