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Taxi access could be limited at Birmingham New Street Station

Taxi access to Birmingham’s New Street Station could be rationed in an attempt to relieve traffic chaos.Read

High speed rail will only benefit the wealthy, says RAC

A new high-speed rail (HSR) line will cost taxpayers billions of pounds, but benefit only a relatively small group of wealthy travellers, the RAC Foundation said.Read

West Midlands transport needs ignored in favour of London, claims inquiry

A high-powered inquiry has slammed the Government for pouring money into London’s transport network and ignoring the needs of the West Midlands and North of England.Read

Eurostar services axed after crash

Trains between the UK and Brussels will remain suspended on Tuesday, Eurostar announced as an inquiry into a crash that killed at least 18 got under way.Read

Another day of chaos for Birmingham to London rail commuters

Commuters are facing a day of chaos on the rail network after the troubled West Coast Mainline between Birmingham and London ground to a halt.Read

Second day of rail delays between Birmingham and London

Passengers on rail routes between Birmingham and London were enduring travel misery again this morning after damage to overhead wires caused lengthy delays last night.Read

Severe delays on Birmingham New Street to London train route

Commuters have been warned to expect severe delays on trains travelling between Birmingham New Street and London Euston.Read

M6 toll road charges reach £5 per car

THE company that operates the M6 Toll road has defended its latest inflation-busting price rise.Read

Birmingham New Street Station project given go-ahead

The transformation of New Street station took a major step forward today as the design was given the stamp of approval by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee.Read

New Street Station's Gateway project set for planning approval

The long-awaited redevelopment of Birmingham's New Street Station is due to get the go-ahead today.Read

Smartcards lined up for West Midlands transport network

Smartcards could be in place on all rail and bus routes in the Midlands by the autumn, according to transport bosses.Read

New tunnel for Tipton relieves 50 years of traffic chaos

A £27 million tunnel designed to end nearly 50 years of traffic problems in Tipton by directing traffic under a rail route has been opened.Read

Lord Mandelson warns car scrappage scheme is coming to an end

The car scrappage scheme, which provided a major boost for manufacturers by encouraging motorists to buy new vehicles, is reaching its end, Ministers have warned.Read

Virgin Trains ticket staff to go ahead with rush hour strike

Ticket office staff are to go ahead with a strike during the rush hour today. Read

Woman hit by several cars on A38 near Lichfield

A woman has died after being struck by several cars on a busy road in Lichfield.Read

Moor Street station to get faster trains to London

A dramatic expansion of Moor Street station will give Birmingham a second major rail terminal with high-quality and faster trains to London, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has announced.Read

Bus operator calls for fairer competition in Birmingham

Birmingham’s buses need to be “re-regulated” to give passengers the best service, one of the region’s public transport companies has said, Tom Scotney reportsRead

Government urged to make swift decision over Birmingham Metro

The head of Birmingham’s transport authority has urged ministers to make a swift decision about plans for a new £55 million tram system in Birmingham city centre.Read

Trains delayed for up to two hours at Birmingham New Street

Rail passengers travelling in and out of Birmingham New Street station on Friday evening have been told to expect delays of up to two hours because of signalling problems.Read

Railways see more disruption as freezing spell continues

The worst winter weather for 30 years has seen train services disrupted across the West Midlands.Read