Mayor 2020: on the right track?
The race to win the West Midlands mayoralty may be the election contest to watch in 2020, writes Kevin Johnson. Well, at least until the one across the pond has
Birmingham rail experts partner with India’s transport leaders for hi-tech future
University of Birmingham railways experts will work with the National Rail and Transport Institute of India (NRTI) to establish a new research centre to help develop and deliver hi-tech transport systems in India.
Birmingham rail experts partner with India’s transport leaders for hi-tech future
University of Birmingham railways experts will work with the National Rail and Transport Institute of India (NRTI) to establish a new research centre to help develop and deliver hi-tech transport systems in India.
HS2: new driver needed
Is the Oakervee Review “welcome”, “frustrating” or the end of the line for HS2, asks Kevin Johnson? It was no surprise to see Andy Street prosecuting a positive take on
HS2 reveals design vision for new stations
HS2 is today releasing images of of its two brand new stations in Birmingham and Solihull, reports Kevin Johnson. They can be seen at Birmingham Library at the first of
Where was the Mayor’s John Hancock?
In the West End district of Boston, Massachusetts, there’s an unremarkable brownstone apartment building with a remarkable address: 42, Lomasney Way. Remarkable, because No. 42 isn’t in the middle of
Clearing the air
Last week, Mayor Andy Street highlighted air quality as one of the issues which needs more attention when he set out the ‘State of the Region’. This week, proposals to
Superprix: Mayor set to revive Street race
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has confirmed negotiations are underway for the revival of Birmingham Superprix. The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has today (Tuesday) confirmed he is
University of Birmingham to be a pilot site for West Midlands bike-share scheme
The West Midlands is set to benefit from a new bike-share scheme, with the University of Birmingham providing a home for several stations. The scheme, which will be the UK's largest docked bike-share scheme outside London was announced this week by Tra...
University of Birmingham to be a pilot site for West Midlands bike-share scheme
The West Midlands is set to benefit from a new bike-share scheme, with the University of Birmingham providing a home for several stations. The scheme, which will be the UK's largest docked bike-share scheme outside London was announced this week by Tra...