Five road deaths in one week spark safety crisis
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
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Hero staff stop train knife attack in West Midlands
Courageous railway employees disarmed a knifeman during a horrific attack on a West Midlands train, with new details emerging about their heroic actions that prevented greater tragedy.
Passengers fight back against train ticket machine rip-offs
Passengers across Britain are fighting back against confusing ticket machine pricing that's costing travellers millions. Discover how commuters are challenging unfair fares and what it means for your wallet.
Secret M6 Motorway Viewing Spot Discovered
A hidden vantage point overlooking the M6 motorway has been uncovered by locals, providing stunning elevated views of the busy transport artery that thousands drive past daily without knowing it exists.
Dudley Metro extension faces mine shaft safety challenge
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
Multiple People Stabbed in UK Train Attack
Shocking stabbing incident aboard a UK train leaves multiple people injured as emergency services rush to scene. Latest updates on police investigation and public safety concerns.
Five New National Express Bus Routes Launch in Black Country
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
Fireworks fired at Birmingham bus in shocking attack
CCTV captures the moment a reckless youth launches fireworks at a moving bus in Birmingham, putting passengers at risk and sparking police investigation.
Rachel Reeves targets drivers in major tax crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping motoring tax reforms targeting 'unfair' vehicle ownership system. Discover how new VED bands, fuel duty changes, and company car taxes could hit your wallet.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
London taxi fares set for major price increase
London taxi passengers face significant fare increases as TfL approves higher rates for black cabs amidst ongoing cost of living pressures.
Labour pressured to expand free bus travel for under-25s
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street challenges Labour to extend free bus fares beyond current age limits as election battle over public transport intensifies.
Families challenge 'discriminatory' school transport cuts
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
Midlands Demands 24-Hour Transport to Save Night Economy
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
New Trains Revealed for Midlands Railway Network
Get ready for a new era of rail travel across the Midlands as state-of-the-art trains prepare to hit the tracks, offering enhanced comfort and reliability for thousands of daily commuters.
Mum ran illegal 27-child taxi service to school
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
Passenger jailed for strangling train inspector
A violent passenger choked a CrossCountry train ticket inspector at Birmingham New Street station after being caught without a valid ticket. The attacker has been jailed for 16 months.
Willenhall & Darlaston Railway Stations Reopen After 60 Years
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Reeves urged to scrap disability benefit rule
Exclusive: Motability demands immediate action as disabled drivers face losing vehicles due to outdated DLA-to-PIP reassessment rules, creating financial hardship and mobility crisis.
Wolverhampton's £27m Transport Hub Approved
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Labour urged to scrap outdated MOT rules in safety overhaul
Industry leaders demand urgent reform of Britain's MOT system as Labour faces pressure to deliver on road safety promises and modernise vehicle testing standards.
New vehicle tech becomes mandatory for UK drivers
Revolutionary safety technology including Intelligent Speed Assistance will become compulsory on all new vehicles sold in Britain from July 2026, dramatically changing how we drive.
HGV drivers risk £7,300 fines for paperwork errors
Professional lorry drivers could face staggering £7,300 penalties for incorrect tachograph entries under new DVSA enforcement crackdown targeting road safety violations.
DVSA Scraps Major MOT Change - Full Story
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has reversed its decision on a major MOT adjustment that would have affected millions of drivers across Britain. Find out why the planned changes have been abandoned.
HGV driver banned for phone use with flammable load
A professional lorry driver has been disqualified after police caught him using his mobile phone while transporting highly flammable liquids on the M6 toll road in a dangerous driving incident.
Labour's pay-per-mile road tax plan faces fury
Labour faces backlash after confirming pay-per-mile road pricing remains an option, despite Conservative claims the policy had been scrapped. Birmingham motorists express outrage over potential tracking and costs.
Labour condemns West Midlands bus service changes
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Birmingham's Hagley Road cycle lane divides city
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
Asylum seeker's £400 taxi nightmare ends in court
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.
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