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    Tag: Transport for West Midlands

    Willenhall Station

    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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    Emma Holden 19 March, 2026
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    Kate Trevorrow, TfWM rail delivery director, Andy Street Mayor of the West Midlands and Rob McIntosh, managing director for Network Rail's North West and Central Region at Aldridge station site

    Planning gets underway for new West Midlands railway station

    The huge project will see Aldridge Station operating passenger services for the first time in 60 years following its closure in 1965
    chloe
    Chloe White 21 February, 2024
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    Councillor David Barker, Brandwood and Kings Heath ward, Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, and Councillor Liz Clements, Birmingham City Council cabinet member for transport, take delivery of the historic Kings Heath Station sign.

    West Midlands railway station to get original nameboard

    An original station sign, will return to its namesake station for the first time in over 50 years.
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    Mark Wilson 14 February, 2024
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    Northern Manchester Victoria Station 150822

    ‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands

    Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from "simpler, more flexible travel" from next year.
    janine
    Janine Booth 1 February, 2024
    1 Comment
    University Station

    New buildings at University station in Birmingham to open on Sunday

    New buildings at University station in Birmingham which serves the adjacent university and hospital will be brought into service on 28 January.
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    Roger Smith 26 January, 2024
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    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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    Designs for a new pedestrian tunnel under the rail line at Station Road.

    Birmingham railway station to be upgraded ready for 2028 tournament

    The West Midlands Rail Executive has released plans to upgrade Witton Railway Station in readiness for Villa Park to host Euro 2028 fixtures.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 26 December, 2023
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    Work underway at Pineapple Road railway station on the Camp Hill line.

    Call for community involvement in Birmingham station designs

    Three new stations in Birmingham are set to reflect the rich local history of the area, using heritage information boards and unique decorative fence …
    glynhughes
    Glyn Mon Hughes 12 November, 2023
    1 Comment
    Visualisation of the Metro tram on Lower Bull Street

    Birmingham Eastside Metro extension set for temporary terminus whilst HS2 work is completed

    A temporary Metro terminus near Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham will result in the earlier delivery of tram services to the east of Birmingham cit…
    glynhughes
    Glyn Mon Hughes 11 November, 2023
    6 Comments
    Coventry Light Rail Train undergoing testing

    Video: Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle passes track test

    The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has successfully run a vehicle on its test track in Dudley.
    janine
    Janine Booth 2 November, 2023
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