Transport and Travel News & Updates
As part of enhancements to the customer journey, including the new security search area, a new service has been put in place for customers who use Sunflower Lanyards as a way of discreetly making others aware of their hidden disability.
West Midlands leaders have agreed to take the next steps that could see them take back control of the region’s bus network and services.
Launched in November 2023, with immersive experiences that included professional interactions, an on-site visit earlier this year and making a final student pitch last month, the winners for the Air Link Rail Challenge at Birmingham Airport
National Express West Midlands (NXWM), has announced the continuation of its partnership with CitySwift, the leader in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe.
West Midlands transport safety officer Paul Wheatley has scooped a major award after becoming the scourge of troublemakers and a reassuring figure for thousands of commuters on the region’s trains, buses and trams.
Fares for day and season bus tickets are set to rise by an average of 6% at the end of June as the industry struggles to meet the ongoing challenges of rising costs.
- 3rd May 2024
Birmingham Airport is looking towards a busy bank holiday getaway this weekend with over 100,000 customers jetting off between Thursday 2 May and Tuesday 7 May, an increase of 24 per cent on last year.
The night-time economy tsar for Birmingham has called on candidates in the forthcoming West Midlands mayoral election to commit to trials to bring back night buses.
- 19th April 2024
Passengers on Birmingham’s Cross City Line are now able to travel on a brand new train fleet.
- 22nd March 2024
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has developed an employability programme aimed at helping local people learn more about the range of careers available in the Aviation sector.