Birmingham Post - Tag - public transport

£9bn railways plan will create nearly 4,000 new journeys to Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:30:00 GMT

A £9 billion investment in Britain’s rail network will create capacity for an extra 3,900 journeys into Birmingham every day.

£32m fund to improve public transport and promote green travel

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:29:00 GMT

Transport chiefs have been handed a £33 million fighting fund to help tackle congestion, reduce carbon emissions and kick start the regional economy.

Centro calls for Government to back three new West Midlands rail projects

Birmingham Post — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:06:00 GMT

WEST Midlands transport bosses have called on the Government to back £60 million worth of rail upgrades which they claim would create 4,400 jobs.

Sales rise at National Express amid rising coach and rail demand

Birmingham Post — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:55:00 GMT

Transport giant National Express has revealed a 5.3 per cent rise in revenue after a 5.4 million rise in passenger journeys.

Birmingham bus routes and bus stops changed in city centre

Birmingham Post — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:33:00 GMT

Thousands of Birmingham bus-users will be having their journeys altered from today (Monday) as part of a major revamp of city transport facilities.

National Express West Midlands cuts bus fares in Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:20:00 GMT

National Express West Midlands will cut the price of a bus ticket to £1 for short single journeys within Birmingham city centre.

Birmingham Chamber warns of higher wage demands after hike in rail fares

Birmingham Post — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:24:00 GMT

Business leaders in the West Midlands have called on the Government to ease the pressure on the region caused by high travel costs facing business.

National Express in 'excellent shape', reports chief executive

Birmingham Post — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:52:00 GMT

The boss of Birmingham-based National Express said the transport group had finished the year in "excellent shape" as it reported sales growth across all its divisions.

City council hits back at 'ridiculous' Centro suggestions for fares

Birmingham Post — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Public transport chiefs have fired the first shot in the annual West Midlands debate about perks for pensioners, by suggesting that a special charge might have to be imposed on anyone who wants to continue enjoying free train and metro travel.

'Free' train and tram travel could cost West Midlands pensioners £25

Birmingham Post — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:54:00 GMT

Pensioners in the West Midlands may have to pay £25 a year for train and tram travel which is currently free.