Transport and Travel News & Updates
Rail passengers travelling between Birmingham and Liverpool will soon benefit from more frequent trains under a major timetable change from London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
- 18th October 2024
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has given away up to 1,000 free four-week bus tickets to people who followed social media clues to a unique billboard advert.
- 26th September 2024
Work in Birmingham city centre that will allow for a phased opening of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension is nearing completion following the successful installation of track along Moor Street Queensway.
- 13th September 2024
Business leaders in Greater Birmingham today welcomed plans by the mayors of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester for a new railway line connecting the two regions.
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.