Road safety leaders agree plan to cut casualties
Aiming for a 65% reduction in deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 2035 Road safety leaders from across the policy, research.
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Transport
West Midlands Railway passengers urged to check times ahead of Sunday timetable shake-up
New services, extra seats and half-price tickets mark the twice-yearly national timetable update West Midlands Railway (WMR) is reminding passengers that national timetable.
Transport
London Northwestern Railway adds 42,000 extra seats a week across new electric train fleet
Half-price advance tickets are on offer to mark a major capacity boost on services to and from London Euston London Northwestern Railway (LNR).
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West Midlands Railway first UK train operator to win ‘gold’ apprenticeship accreditation
The firm’s engineering apprenticeship scheme has been recognised as outstanding following a year-long independent assessment West Midlands Railway (WMR) has become the first.
Environment
Transport
New EV charging hub at at Leamington retail park
Chargepoint operator launches its largest hub, offering a free charging week for shoppers Electric vehicle chargepoint operator RAW Charging is unveiling a new.
Politics
Transport
West Midlands councils urged to bid for cash to fix crumbling bridges and flyovers
Government ‘Structures Fund’ to help local authorities finance repairs West Midlands councils are being urged to apply for a new government fund to.
Transport
Three new railway stations in south Birmingham
Camp Hill Line revived after lying dormant for 80 years Three brand-new railway stations opened in Birmingham today. This comes after work to.
Transport
East Midlands’ tap-and-go travel system central to national transport overhaul
City regions’ Ride app held up as gold standard as new powers handed to local leaders The East Midlands has been held up.
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Birmingham Eastside tram line extension opens
New tram stops at Albert Street and Millennium Point will serve hundreds of thousands of passengers weekly Passenger tram services will begin running.
Culture
People
Transport
Children’s artwork beautifies Marston Green railway station
West Midlands Railway partners with theatre charity to refresh platform displays Two new banners of children’s art have gone on display at Marston.