Transport and Travel News & Updates
- 14th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
- 6th August 2026
Birmingham City Council has agreed a two-year extension with Kier to the current contract to maintain the city’s highways and deliver essential services across the road network.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has given a second life to life-saving gear by donating a significant quantity of firefighting equipment to Fire Fighters’ Charity.
More than ten million passengers have now flown to and from Birmingham Airport on easyJet’s services, the airline has announced.
Birmingham Airport has confirmed its participation in a hydrogen infrastructure project part funded by the Department of Transport.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has reported further cuts to its direct carbon emissions, with the latest figures showing its location-based greenhouse gas emissions fell by 11 per cent during 2025/26, despite a 6 per cent increase in passenger numbers.
A Midlands Metro has been named after a Birmingham-born tramway pioneer.
- 7th July 2026
More than 13,000 passengers have used the new stations on the Camp Hill line since it opened its doors to the public in April.
Further road closures and re-openings have been announced by the Midland Metro Alliance as construction work continues on the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension.
Leaders from across the rail industry came together for a symbolic rail journey to champion social mobility and inspire the next generation of talent.