CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager train in £75m Derby fleet upgrade
The operator, whose services go through Birmingham, brought in Voyagers in 2000 Long-distance operator CrossCountry has unveiled the first refurbished Voyager train as.
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Call for apprentices to work at Tyseley railway depot
West Midlands Railway on the hunt for budding engineers West Midlands Railway (WMR) is inviting applications for its next intake of engineering apprentices..
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Major study to improve young West Midlands motorcyclists’ safety
‘The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date’ The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched the most comprehensive research project.
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Transport
Proposed doubling of West Midlands pothole budget
Mayor Richard Parker attempts to regain voter traction on this key local issue West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced plans to double.
Transport
West Midlands Railways prepares to move into public ownership
West Midlands Railways has issued a data protection notice as it ramps up the transition into public ownership The train operator which operates.
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Transport
Build of tunnel to Euston under way in Birmingham-London HS2 rail project
Embattled scheme limps on as debate resumes on resurrecting Manchester leg A HS2 tunnel boring machine has begun excavating the 4.5-mile tunnel from.
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Viewpoint
Resurrecting HS2 rail link from Birmingham to Manchester?
The case for building a new line north of Birmingham remains strong The West Coast mainline railway between Birmingham and Manchester links two.
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Transport
Government set to revive Birmingham-Manchester rail connection
HS2 rail reset on the scrapped northern leg north of the West Midlands Ministers are preparing to announce plans for a new rail.
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Sandwell
Transport
West Midlands drivers can see how local potholes are being tackled in Govt interactive map
Sandwell council leading the way after devoting most of its road budget to potholes Drivers across the West Midlands can now see how.
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Local powers expanded to combat West Midlands pavement parking
Drivers leaving their vehicles blocking pavements are a menace for wheelchair users and parents pushing buggies Disabled people and their families, including across.