A local train stopping at the sites of the proposed railway stations on the Camp Hill line has demonstrated the progress being made on the restoration of three railway stations
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Councillor calls for Stafford-Wellington line
A councillor has called for the restoration of the railway line between Stafford and Wellington because of the new Newport Innovation Park. This follows confirmation that the MP has written
Continue readingPlanning applications submitted for Willenhall and Darlaston
Planning applications for railway stations at Darlaston and Willenhall have been submitted marking another step forward for the project to restore railway services between Walsall and Wolverhampton. Source: West Midlands
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway railway station opens
The first train arrived at Worcestershire Parkway on Sunday 23 February, creating the first railway station in the county for more than 100 years. The station is located where the
Continue readingAndy Street unveils West Midlands Transport vision
Andy Street has unveiled his vision for developing the transport system in the West Midlands as part of his re-election campaign. The network features the restoration of numerous rail lines
Continue readingPlanning Application submitted for Birmingham People Mover
A planning application has been submitted for a driverless people mover serving the Birmingham Interchange HS2 station, Birmingham International, the NEC and Birmingham Airport. The people mover will operate on
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway opening date confirmed
The opening date for Worcestershire Parkway has been confirmed as Sunday 23 February. Services on both the Cotswolds line and Cross Country lines are expected to start on the same
Continue readingPlanning application for Hazelwell approved
Birmingham City Council have approved the planning application for a railway station at Hazelwell. It follows approval of plans for Kings Heath in December Opposition to the plan was centred
Continue readingCouncil releases update about Worcestershire Parkway as opening date remains unconfirmed
Worcestershire County Council has released a statement with regards to the new railway station at Worcestershire Parkway. The station was expected to open in January following its postponement in December.
Continue readingBirmingham Eastside extension receives TWAO
The Secretary of State for Transport has provided the Eastside Midlands Metro extension with a Transport and Works Act Order enabling it to progress. The 1.7km extension will add four
Continue readingCouncillor pushes Ironbridge rail connectivity
A councillor has promoted the opportunities available to boost rail connectivity to the development site on the former Ironbridge Power Station. Two contenders include a national rail link to Telford
Continue readingTettenhall proposals to be scrutinised
Officials at the West Midlands Rail Executive are you study proposals for a railway station serving Tettenhall. The proposed station west of Wolverhampton is supported by the local MP and
Continue readingFeasibility study confirms Aldridge is viable
Plans to open a new railway station at Aldridge have moved a step closer after a feasibility study confirmed the proposals were viable. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) bosses want
Continue readingKings Heath planning application approved
The planning application for a railway station at Kings Heath has been approved. The station is one of three expected to open when a regular local passenger service is begins
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway opening date delayed
It has been confirmed that Worcestershire Parkway will not be opening on 15 December 2019 at the December timetable change. The station was due to join the rail network on
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