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
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Feasibility 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 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 readingMP calls for Aldridge railway station
A Walsall MP has called for the restoration of the railway station at Aldridge in parliament. Click here for the article
Continue readingConsultation on West Midlands draft delivery plan
The public is being asked to give its views on a transport blueprint that will see £3.4 billion of tram extensions, new suburban rail lines, cycle routes and motorway improvements
Continue readingWest Midland proposals being worked up
Four proposed railway stations are being investigated as part of a pipeline of work by West Midlands Combined Authority. Darlaston, Willenhall, Aldridge and Portobello have all been reported. Click here
Continue readingAldridge funding ring fenced
The Black Country LEP has ring fenced £3m towards the delivery of the proposed Aldridge railway station. Click here for the article
Continue readingPassengers call for Wolverhampton to Walsall link restoration
A number of attendees to a consultation event in the West Midlands have called for the restoration of the rail link between Walsall and Wolverhampton. Residents have called for Willenhall,
Continue readingBlack Country Transport Board supports Aldridge Station
The Black Country Strategic Transport Board has nominated a number of transport projects including reopening and electrifying the railway line to Aldridge. It has advised that it would provide £5.4m
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