Car, Sprint or Streetcars
Beverley Nielsen, the Lib Dem candidate for West Midlands Mayor last year, looks at ‘intermediate options’ on transport for Mayor Street. Historic transport policy decisions in the West Midlands seem
Keeping the West Midlands moving
Against the backdrop of big bids, some won and others in battle, and political fallout from the Mayor’s attempt to secure a precept, it could be forgotten that transport remains
Government confirms £250M for Metro extension
Budget week has started with the Government confirming £250m for improving transport infrastructure in the West Midlands, reports Kevin Johnson. Following the announcement, Mayor Andy Street confirmed the intention to
National Express launch West Midlands canal bus
National Express West Midlands has launched a canal bus so commuters can beat the rush hour between Birmingham and the Black Country. The drive-on/drive-off single-decker can take 50 passengers and
Five years and a million words later, Paul Dale bids a fond farewell to the Files
And so, the end is near. Almost five years after joining Chamberlain Files, and about a million words later, I’ve had my say. For now, at any rate. Erstwhile Chief
Suddenly Birmingham’s alive with trams as £137m Digbeth extension powers ahead
You wait years for one to come along, and then suddenly Birmingham city centre is alive with trams. Transport chiefs have taken the first steps to build a £137 million
‘We’re ambitious for second Devo deal, but it will take time’, WMCA chief warns
A second devolution deal for the West Midlands could be on the cards, but council leaders are stressing that talks with the Government are still at an early stage. West
£10m Centenary Square refit key to HSBC move to Birmingham, claims council leader
HSBC’s decision to move its UK personal and business banking operation to Birmingham was “greatly helped” by a promised £10 million transformation of Centenary Square, city council leader John Clancy
Soaring passenger numbers ‘vote of confidence’ for £127m Metro extension
Passenger numbers on the Midland Metro have soared since the opening of the Birmingham city centre extension to New Street station, delivering a huge vote of confidence for supporters of
Midland Metro partnership to deliver £1.2 billion of new tram routes
A partnership to plan the delivery of £1.2 billion of new tram routes across Birmingham and the West Midlands has been launched. The Midland Metro Alliance brings together a team
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