Local leaders call for increased train frequency to tackle congestion and boost the economy as new stations prepare to open. Mayor Richard Parker pledges to lobby government for better connectivity.
A key disability access project at Small Heath railway station in Birmingham has been cancelled due to financial concerns, sparking dismay from campaigners and the RNIB.
Great Western Railway confirms long-term Plymouth commitment with a major office deal next to the station, the city's largest in 10 years, boosting jobs and regeneration.
HS2 marks a major engineering milestone as its 10-mile Chiltern tunnel is structurally finished. The tunnel will carry 200mph trains, cutting travel times between London and Birmingham.
Urgent track repairs between Telford and Wolverhampton cause major rail disruption, with cancellations and 60-minute delays. Passengers advised on alternative travel.
Urgent track repairs between Wolverhampton and Telford Central cause major Monday morning disruption. Passengers warned of cancellations and delays. Full details and travel advice here.
At least 10 killed and hundreds injured after a high-speed train derails and collides in Andalusia. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
Police discovered a cannabis factory after a major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common. No injuries were reported. Enquiries into the cause are ongoing.
A major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common is under investigation, with crews finding evidence of an illegal electricity bypass. No injuries reported. Read the latest.
Accessibility upgrades for Small Heath, Ledbury & Whitchurch stations are halted. The DfT cites funding concerns, impacting 19 national projects. Read the full story.
Plans for 'essential' repairs to safeguard Birmingham's historic Old Curzon Street Station, a Grade I listed building from 1838, have been recommended for approval ahead of a key council meeting.
A new report warns diesel pumps may vanish from some UK petrol stations within four years, accelerating the shift to electric vehicles. Experts cite degrading fuel and growing EV infrastructure.
Passenger services on the long-awaited Camp Hill line and new stations in Darlaston and Willenhall are set to begin within months, ending decades-long waits.
A new report warns diesel pumps could disappear from UK forecourts by 2030, forcing a rapid shift to electric vehicle charging. Read the full analysis.
A new report warns millions of diesel cars could vanish from UK roads as fuel stations stop sales. Discover the impact on drivers and the shift to electric vehicles.
A new report forecasts the 'Death of Diesel' as London filling stations plan to stop selling the fuel this decade. Discover the impact on nine million drivers and the shift to electric vehicles.
Major rail disruption hits Midlands commuters as flooding blocks line between Rugeley Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street. Rail replacement buses in operation. Read for live updates.
Transport bosses warn the West Midlands will lose 'meaningful control' over its railway services if a crucial devolution deal with the government is not renewed this month. Read the urgent call to action.
A lineside fire has caused the cancellation of West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley for the rest of the day. Rail replacement buses are in operation.
West Midlands Railway suspends all services as Storm Goretti causes major disruption. The firm defends its 'do not travel' warning after a social media spat. Full details and travel advice inside.
Storm Goretti, a 'multi-hazard event,' brings record 99mph winds and the worst Midlands snowfall in 10 years, halting flights and rail services. See the full impact.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti causes severe rail disruption. West Midlands Railway suspended, others run reduced services. Passengers urged not to travel. Full details.
Storm Goretti's heavy snow brings Midlands travel to a standstill. National Express West Midlands suspends all buses until at least 8:30am. Check latest updates.
Storm Goretti forces reduced rail services across the Midlands. Network Rail explains the serious safety risks of ice and snow on the tracks. Travel only if necessary.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker outlines key 2026 projects: new railway stations, housing, and a fund to revive high streets. Discover the region's upcoming developments.
Rail services between Birmingham New Street and Walsall face severe disruption after a train broke down near Hamstead. Check for live updates and alternative travel arrangements.
West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership on 1st February 2026, operating as WM Trains Limited. Passengers are advised of the legal change affecting data handling.
Rail passengers in southeast England face higher fares as contactless payment rollout aligns with TfL peak times. Some off-peak tickets are now more expensive.
HS2 Ltd's CEO admits the high-speed rail line cannot open between London and Birmingham by 2033. Read the latest on the project's 'fundamental reset' and revised schedule.