The West Midlands Combined Authority has allocated £450m towards extending the Midland Metro to Brierley Hill. Click here for the article
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3D image of Coventry VLR vehicle released
A 3D image of the Very Light Rail vehicle that would be expected to operate around Coventry has been released. It will be battery powered with an expected capacity of
Continue readingDarlaston and Willenhall proposals shared for public consultation
A consultation has been launched into the proposed railway stations at Darlaston and Willenhall, which will be served by a restored Walsall to Wolverhampton service. As well as an online
Continue readingWorcestershire Parkway set for late 2019 opening
The new railway station under construction at Worcestershire Parkway is progressing well with the expectation that the station will open in the final quarter of 2019. The main station building
Continue readingFirst track laid in Victoria Square on Midland Metro extension
The first track has been laid in Birmingham’s Victoria Square, marking a key milestone on the Westside extension. Source: BBC News
Continue readingElectrification issue impacts Aldridge service options
The lack of electrification has impacted the possible service options available for the railway service that could serve a reopened Aldridge railway station. Plans have previously involved utilising extending the
Continue readingCampaign group requests call-in for Long Marston planning application
The Shakespeare Line Promotion Group has written to a government minister to get the planning applications for housing developments called in because the application makes no reference to the railway
Continue readingBehind the scenes look at Worcestershire Parkway
Worcestershire Country Council have released images and drone footage showing the progress made on the railway station. External glazing and steelwork is nearly completed, with work soon to start on
Continue readingSurvey supports calls for further work on Honeybourne line
An online survey has supported calls for an Economic Impact Study to be delivered into the restoration of the railway line between Stratford upon Avon and Honeybourne. Click here for
Continue readingTrams could form part of Stoke-on-Trent network
Light Rail is one of the options under consideration for a public transport network in Stoke-on-Trent after it was announced that the city had been successfully qualified for funding from
Continue readingTelford Steam Railway launches Ironbridge campaign
The Telford Steam Railway has launched a website as part of its campaign to extend the railway towards the Ironbridge power station site. It is seeking support and views from
Continue readingCouncil agrees to source funding for Rugby Parkway as soon as possible
At a meeting a Rugby Borough Council, Councillors agreed that the funding for Rugby Parkway railway station should be sourced as soon as possible. Click here for the article
Continue readingPlans revealed for Camp Hill line stations
Plans for three new Birmingham rail stations have today been unveiled as the reopening of the Camp Hill Line to passenger services takes another step forward. Under the proposals the
Continue readingBirminghan Westside extension closes major junction
Paradise Circus has closed for 12 months as work moves forward on the westside extension of the Midland Metro. The project will be completed in two stages with completion of
Continue readingLand purchase moves Darlaston plans forward
At an event today, the mayor of the West Midlands announced the completion of a land deal that is essential to deliver the railway station at Darlaston. Source: WMCA
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