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    Tag: Commonwealth Games

    Birmingham University Railway Station

    ORR gives approval for University station, Birmingham, to open

    The Office of Rail and Road has authorised the opening of new buildings and other enhancements at University railway station.
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    Roger Smith 18 January, 2024
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    52% increase in visitors since ‘Ozzy’ the bull’s arrival at Birmingham New Street

    The station has seen a huge boost in visitor numbers thanks to the giant metal mechanical bull which has made its home on the station's concourse.
    chloe
    Chloe White 5 August, 2023
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    Ozzy Birmingham Bull Unveiling

    Sharon Osbourne attends unveiling of Ozzy the Bull at Birmingham New Street

    Ozzy the bull has returned to public display in his new home on Birmingham New Street station's concourse.
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    Janine Booth 27 July, 2023
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    Concourse preparations for Ozzy at New Street station

    Ozzy the Bull being rebuilt at New Street station

    During the next few weeks, Ozzy the Bull, the star of the last year’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, is being rebuilt in New Street station.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 8 July, 2023
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    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!
    chloe
    Chloe White 23 June, 2023
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    Cath Daley

    British Transport Police: Two Former and One Serving Officers Honoured

    British Transport Police Assistant Chief Constable and two retired officers honoured in King Charles 11's first birthday honours list.
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    Jon Aston 18 June, 2023
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    Raging Bull

    Can you help name the Commonwealth Games ‘Raging Bull’ before it moves to its new home?

    A naming competition has been launched with footage of the mechanical sculpture which will soon head to its new home at Birmingham New Street station …
    chloe
    Chloe White 24 May, 2023
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    Class 37 No. 37611, now named 'Denise'

    Rail Operations Group Name Class 37 ‘Denise Wetton’

    Rail Operations Group names 37611 in tribute to the role played in the delivery of the Commonwealth Games 2022 Transport Plan by Denise Wetton.
    joggingjon
    Jon Aston 23 May, 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.
    rogersmith
    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
    chloe
    Chloe White 29 November, 2022
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