Midland Metro trams could be running to Wolverhampton railway station by July 2022 as the final stage of construction commences this month. The remaining elements of construction include connecting track
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Aldridge and Coventry VLR included in priority list for transport funding
A new railway station at Aldridge and setting up Coventry Very Light Rail have been sent to the DfT as priority schemes for the West Midlands City Region Sustainable Transport
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Rail Minister raises plans for Alrewas railway station during national memorial arboretum visit
The Rail Minister has stated that there is a strong case for a railway station in Alrewas, which could serve the National Memorial Arboretum. Source: BBC News
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Daventry campaign relaunches
The campaign to restore a passenger service to Daventry is being relaunched. Click here for the article
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Work starts on Willenhall station
Construction has started on the railway station at Willenhall. The station will be located on Walsall to Wolverhampton railway line and is expected to open alongside Darlaston station in 2023.
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Thirteen proposals receive funding from Restoring your Railway ideas fund
The Department for Transport have confirmed that thirteen bids to the third round of the Restoring your Railway ideas fund have been awarded funding, enabling them to progress initial Strategic
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Wolverhampton concrete pour signals progress on tram extension
Completion of a large concrete pour has cleared another milestone on the last phase of the Wolverhampton city centre Metro extension, which will connect Midland Metro with Wolverhampton railway station.
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Trams by Christmas as latest phase of Wolverhampton station is completed
The mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has confirmed that trams will be running through to Wolverhampton railway station following the completion of the latest phase of the station
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Rapid charger installed in Dudley
A new rapid charger has been installed in Dudley with the capability to charge up different types of vehicles including trams, buses and bin lorries. Click here for the article
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Final stages of Wolverhampton tram works begin
The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), working on behalf of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), will return to Wolverhampton city centre to carry out a series of works to complete the
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Petition for Baschurch reaches 100 signatures
A petition to restore a railway station serving Baschurch has reached over 100 signatures. The station would be located in Shropshire between Gobowen and Shrewsbury. Click here for the article
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Budget supports several railway schemes
Several proposed railway schemes have been mentioned in the Budget today (Wednesday 3 March). £40m to support regular services between Exeter and Okehampton subject to final approval of contracts and
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Funding bid submitted for Brierley Hill shuttle
A funding bid has been submitted to run a shuttle between Stourbridge Junction and Brierley Hill on a line that is currently used by freight trains. The bid would use
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Government confirms funding contribution to West Midlands stations
Five railway stations are set to open in the West Midlands following confirmation that the government would allocate £59m towards them. Three stations on the Camp Hill line (Moseley, Kings
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Aldridge moves forward following £400k land deal
West Midlands Combined Authority have approved a land purchase for £400k currently owned by the NHS. The signing of the deal supports current work on the Aldridge railway station business
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