Birmingham New Street station to be new home for Raging Bull
Network Rail has revealed plans for the Raging Bull, a star of the opening of last year’s Commonwealth Games, to be erected at New Street station.
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Disused industrial buildings replaced by new West Midlands station
A new railway station is being built at Willenhall in the West Midlands on the site of industrial waste processing buildings that are being demolished…
West Midlands Metro depot being extended to accommodate new trams
To accommodate an increase in the number of trams running on the West Midlands Metro, its depot at Wednesbury is being increased in size.
Very Light Rail transport system to be demonstrated in Coventry
A Very Light Rail transport system is to be demonstrated on the streets of Coventry as part of a programme to test the system in real-world conditions…
West Midlands HS2 Interchange car park to release land for development
Up to 30 hectares of land will be released for development when a car park is built next to the HS2 Interchange Station in the West Midlands.
Research reveals that 60,000 skilled transports jobs will need to be filled in the West Midlands by 2035
Thousands of young people and those looking for a change of career will benefit from the huge transport jobs boom.
West Midlands Combined Authority bids for multiple Investment Zones to drive growth
The West Midlands has formally submitted for Government approval a group of Investment Zones to deliver economic growth and new homes and jobs.
Figures reveal over 6,800 people now work on HS2 construction in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority was delighted with the latest figures from the high-speed railway project.
West Midlands launches blueprint for levelling up the region
At the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham on 3rd October, the WMCA launched its vision as to what they need to level up the region.
West Midlands transport plans fast-tracked as Government signals Investment Zones
The Government announced it wishes to work with the West Midlands Combined Authority as part of Investment Zones in the region