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July 16, 2020 | Infrastructure

Next stop: the station of the future

New technology coupled with better design and the use of innovative materials are helping to make stations easier to navigate, safer and more environmentally friendly. David Burroughs reports on the latest developments in station design.

February 9, 2020 | Light Rail

Birmingham Eastside light rail extension set for approval

WEST Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is this week expected to approve the Birmingham Eastside extension of the West Midlands Metro, which will provide a branch from the existing light rail line at Bull Street to High Street Deritend in Digbeth, via the proposed High-Speed 2 (HS2) Curzon Street Station.

January 23, 2020 | Europe

Birmingham Airport and Midlands Connect partner to improve rail links

BIRMINGHAM Airport and Midlands Connect have signed a collaboration agreement to improve road and rail access to the airport.

October 7, 2019 | Fleet

CAF awarded Birmingham catenary-free LRV contract

WEST Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded CAF a €90m contract to supply 21 Urbos catenary-free LRVs, with an option for 29 additional vehicles, for operation in Birmingham.

September 12, 2019 | Main line

£3.5bn Midlands Engine Rail programme unveiled

MIDLANDS Connect has unveiled the Midlands Engine Rail programme, a £3.5bn blueprint to improve rail connectivity in central Britain consisting of seven projects, including the £2.02bn Midlands Rail Hub announced in June.

August 30, 2019 | Light Rail

Testing begins on Midland Metro Birmingham Westside extension

A milestone was reached on the Midland Metro Birmingham Westside extension this week, when a CAF Urbos LRV reached Victoria Square in Birmingham for the first time.

August 1, 2019 | Commuter Rail

New Birmingham stations receive £15m funding boost

PLANS to construct three new stations along the Camp Hill Line in Birmingham have received a boost after the Department for Transport (DfT) announced £15m in funding for the project.

February 8, 2019 | Light Rail

First tram tracks laid for Westside Metro extension in Birmingham

THE first tram tracks have been laid in Birmingham for phase one of the West Midlands Metro Edgbaston extension from Grand Central to Centenary Square.

October 25, 2018 | High-speed

Five compete for £2.75bn HS2 fleet order

Tendering is underway for a contract to supply and maintain 54 360km/h trains for operation on Phase 1 of Britain’s HS2 high-speed line linking London and Birmingham as well as conventional lines to the north. As David Briginshaw explains, five bidders have been shortlisted for this demanding contract.

October 19, 2018 | Europe

West Midlands draft 30-year rail strategy unveiled

WEST Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) published its draft 30-year rail strategy on October 19, marking the start of a month-long public consultation on proposals for the long-term development of the network in central England.

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