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    Tag: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

    Birmingham Bull name announcement hero image

    Birmingham New Street Bull named following public poll

    The bull's permanent name was chosen in a national public poll which saw 'Ozzy' top the vote with an overwhelming win!
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    Chloe White 23 June, 2023
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    Raging Bull in New Street

    Birmingham New Street station to be new home for Raging Bull

    Network Rail has revealed plans for the Raging Bull, a star of the opening of last year’s Commonwealth Games, to be erected at New Street station.
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    Roger Smith 8 February, 2023
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    Perry Barr station

    Passengers delighted with the new Perry Barr railway station.

    The new modern railway station has now been open for six months and has already achieved impressive passenger figures
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    Chloe White 29 November, 2022
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    cctv tysley border

    Railway Cable theft in Birmingham – images now released

    Do you recognise the men in these pictures? Detectives ask for the public's help in identifying the perpetrators.
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    Chloe White 26 August, 2022
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    L-R; Adam Tranter, Cllr Liz Clements, and Graham Jones, with the cycle hire bikes

    Cycle Hire Was A Massive Hit In Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

    During the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, there was an offer of free cycle hire, which was a massive success seeing bikes travel 49,000 miles in …
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    Emma Holden 25 August, 2022
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    Shuttle buses queue on Smallbrook Queensway

    Record numbers for transport during 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

    During the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the West Midlands public transport network reached record numbers. 
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    Emma Holden 12 August, 2022
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    Huge handover banner outside Birmingham New Street station at the end of the Commonwealth Games

    Birmingham New Street Unveils Banners To Mark End Of Commonwealth Games

    Those who visited the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are being thanked by Network Rail as the event comes to an end. 
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    Emma Holden 9 August, 2022
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    Thunderbird rescue locomotive at Soho train depot near Winson Green

    Class 37 locomotives to act as Thunderbird locos during Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games

    Two locomotives branded with Commonwealth Games logos have been placed on standby ready to assist broken-down trains during the games.
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    Roger Smith 3 August, 2022
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    Birmingham and the Region for the Commonwealth Games.

    British Transport Police welcome visitors to the Commonwealth Games, Birmingham

    British Transport Police are now welcoming the thousands of people visiting for the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
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    Emma Holden 29 July, 2022
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    Travel champion volunteers

    Volunteers Join Railway Staff To Support Passengers Attending Commonwealth Games

    Over 300 rail industry volunteers will be aiding those travelling to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games venues by train. 
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    Emma Holden 25 July, 2022
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