West Midlands see two new stations open
Today (19th March), two new stations, operated by West Midlands Trains and served by their Class 196s, opened their doors for the first time.
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Kier Group takes over work on Willenhall and Darlaston railway station sites
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Five new railway stations considered for West Midlands
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Disused industrial buildings replaced by new West Midlands station
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West Midlands Combined Authority bids for multiple Investment Zones to drive growth
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West Midlands transport plans fast-tracked as Government signals Investment Zones
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Work set to start on 2 new West Midlands railway stations
Work will soon commence on the construction of two new railway stations in the West Midlands.
