Funding plea for Brum's rail hub Mar 11 2005
Midland MPs have called on the Government to commit funds to the redevelopment of New Street station. more
Huge step forward in New Street plan Mar 10 2005
The £350 million revamp of Birmingham New Street Station took a major step forward today with the appointment of a new team to oversee the project. more
City transport in 'state of flux' - Darling Mar 10 2005
Birmingham City Council has placed the future of the city's transport network in "a state of flux", according to the Transport Secretary. more
Traffic increase raises rail fare fears Mar 2 2005
Traffic on roads across the West Midlands has increased by almost eight per cent, raising fresh questions about plans for a massive increase in rail fares. more
Walsall condemns plan to axe line Mar 2 2005
The proposed axeing of a rail line between Walsall and Wolverhampton could threaten a £600 million Black Country regeneration scheme, it has been claimed. more
Rush-hour price rises 'a little bit Stalinist' Mar 1 2005
Birmingham's economic growth is at risk if "retrograde" and "Stalinist" plans to price passengers off the rail network are adopted, business lobby groups have warned. more
Pricing people off the rails Feb 28 2005
Passengers on the busiest rush hour trains into Birmingham could be priced back into their cars in an effort to manage overcrowding without new investment. more
No bus war, says Gregory Feb 15 2005
The politician responsible for transportation in Birmingham last night sought to dampen claims that the city council was pursuing a vendetta against buses. more
Stations fear after Virgin hits buffers Feb 9 2005
Treasury rules are preventing Sir Richard Branson's train company raising £150 million towards improving crumbling stations on the West Coast Main Line, it has been was claimed. more
Stations top list of shame Feb 9 2005
Midland railway stations have topped a list of shame for the worst facilities on the West Coast Main Line. more
M6 Toll under fire again as users drop Feb 9 2005
Traffic levels on the M6 Toll have slipped back again, according to the latest monthly figures from operators Midland Expressway Ltd. more
Stations top list of shame Feb 9 2005
Midland railway stations have topped a list of shame for the worst facilities on the West Coast Main Line. more
M6 Toll under fire again as users drop Feb 9 2005
Traffic levels on the M6 Toll have slipped back again, according to the latest monthly figures from operators Midland Expressway Ltd. more
Another week, and station bill hits £10m Feb 8 2005
The cost of saving rail passengers a five-minute walk to a Birmingham city centre station has risen by £400,000 in just three weeks to £10 million. more
MPs want Brum to get rail works priority Feb 8 2005
Politicians from the Northwest are supporting a major increase in train capacity at Birmingham New Street Station as part of a rail strategy document being unveiled today. more
Centro wins fight for £3m tax rebate Feb 7 2005
Public transport bosses have finally won an 11-year fight to win a £3 million tax rebate from the Government. more
