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West Midlands Rail Executive welcomes Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

Thursday 20 May 2021

The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has today welcomed the publication of the Government's new Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. WMRE, the public sector body wh…

Work starts on new Perry Barr railway station following demolition of outdated buildings

Wednesday 19 May 2021

The unattractive and outdated Perry Barr railway station has been demolished clearing the way for the £30m redevelopment. Time lapse footage shows the station …

Work set to start on Black Country railway stations after funding confirmed

Sunday 21 Mar 2021

Works to pave the way for £55 million construction of two Black County Railway Stations will begin this Spring following the final approval of Government fundin…

Full steam ahead for Camp Hill line to reopen as final budget approved

Friday 19 Mar 2021

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) leaders have today approved the final £20 million slice of funding to get the Camp Hill Rail line in Birmingham reopened.…

Construction of Wolverhampton Railway Station to be completed this week

Thursday 18 Mar 2021

Main construction of Wolverhampton's new railway station is set to be completed this week - marking a historic regeneration milestone in the city. It is part of …

Two Birmingham railway stations are on track for Commonwealth Games

Thursday 18 Mar 2021

Works to rebuild both the University and Perry Barr railway stations in Birmingham are under way ahead of next summer's Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Const…