Trams to run on West Midlands Metro extension to Wolverhampton from Sunday
Passenger tram services will operate on the new West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton city centre from this Sunday (17 September).
Tag: West Midlands
West Midlands Metro Mayor signs charter pledging to use more UK steel
On 6 September, Andy Street, the West Midlands Metro Mayor, signed a UK Steel Charter that commits the region's key projects to use UK-made steel.
New transport hub leads to Dudley Port station revamp
A scheme costing £2.4 million is set to upgrade Dudley Port, one of the most outdated stations in the West Midlands.
West Midlands to see a 30-year rail revolution as its Rail Investment Strategy is revised
The publication has been updated and features the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub alongside proposals for new railway stations.
Teenage boys electrocuted after climbing on freight train in the West Midlands
West Midlands Fire Service have released a statement after they attended an incident at Stechford railway station over the weekend
HS2 receives planning approval for new bridge in north-east Birmingham
Birmingham City Council have approved an eco-friendly road bridge to be erected over the HS2 line in north-east Birmingham.
Corris Railway welcomes new Falcon steam locomotive
Yesterday (Wednesday 30 August), the Corris Railway in mid Wales took delivery of its new steam locomotive No. 10, the Falcon.
HS2 – Huge demand for steel supports hundreds of UK jobs
Construction of HS2 has created a great demand for steel, much of which is being produced by CELSA Steel UK and supports hundreds of jobs.
Severn Valley Railway reaches final of Worcestershire tourism awards
The Visit Worcestershire awards judges have included the Severn Valley Railway in their final shortlist for their 2023/24 awards for excellence in tou…
HS2 finishes first giant pier for Water Orton viaducts in Warwickshire
HS2 has announced that is has completed the first of 32 giant piers for the first Water Orton Viaduct, which forms part of Delta Junction