A group seeking to restore an infilled canal has criticised proposals to use the route of the canal for a tram route connecting Derby to the proposed HS2 station in
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East Midlands Airport shuttle proposed
An MP has proposed a direct link between East Midlands Airport and East Midlands Parkway using either light rail or monorail technology. Click here for the article
Continue readingFinal stages reached for Midland Metro Centenary Square extension
The first of the city’s new tram stops are being installed in Birmingham city centre as work to extend the West Midlands Metro to Centenary Square enters its final stages.
Continue readingAutomated People Mover revealed for Birmingham Interchange
An automated people mover will be expected to connect the Birmingham Interchange HS2 station to the NEC, Birmingham International railway station and Birmingham Airport. The driver-less system will operate every
Continue readingSheffield City Region launches Integrated Rail Plan
An ambitious new plan for the future of the Sheffield City Region’s rail network was launched today by Mayor Dan Jarvis. Key elements of the plan include a proposed new Barnsley
Continue readingClearance works set to start on Preston Tram project
Works to clear vegetation from a section of the former railway line between Preston and Longridge are expected to start in September. There are hopes that the first passenger carrying
Continue readingCardiff Crossrail proposals unveiled
A Transport Vision for Cardiff has been unveiled by the leader of Cardiff City Council. It includes a Circle Line and a Crossrail route, which would be operated by light
Continue readingDudley Very Light Rail centre faces funding bid challenge
A funding bid for £5m funding for the Very Light Rail centre in Dudley has been unsuccessful leading to a resubmission. Click here for the article
Continue readingLiverpool mass rapid transit proposed
The Liverpool City Region Mayor has proposed a mass rapid transit connecting the centre to the knowledge quarter. The mayor appears to have suggested that the system may not be
Continue readingWMCA funds Brierley Hill Midland Metro extension
The West Midlands Combined Authority has allocated £450m towards extending the Midland Metro to Brierley Hill. Click here for the article
Continue reading3D 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 readingLeicester team network proposed
Conservative party representatives have proposed a two phase tram network for Leicester. Click here for the article
Continue readingEdinburgh Council approves Newhaven tram extension
The extension of the Edinburgh Tram line to Newhaven has been approved at a full meeting of Edinburgh City Council. Click here for the article
Continue readingMP calls for Washington extension of Tyne and Wear Metro
The MP for Washington and Sunderland West has called for the Tyne and Wear Metro to be extended to Washington in a submission to a call for evidence for light
Continue readingEdinburgh Tram extension approved by council committee
Members of the Edinburgh City Council Transport and Environment committee have approved progressing the Newhaven extension of the Edinburgh Tram system. The extension, which is now expected to cost just
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