Birmingham

The overgrown island platform at King's Norton station. PETER PLISNER.

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Midlands Rail Hub plans for East Midlands 'put on hold'

Only schemes in the West Midlands are being taken forward.

Midlands Connect 2 Jul

Artists impression street view of a tram passing the entrance to the Heartlands hospital. MIDLAND METRO ALLIANCE

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West Midlands Metro: plans for east Birmingham extension revived as part of football club move

Proposal to relocate Birmingham City FC could lead to tramline extension

Tram 8 May

A CrossCountry services passes through as construction of the new Pineapple Road station continues. PETER PLISNER.

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New stations on Birmingham's Camp Hill line unlikely to open in 2025

Those behind the scheme were unable to confirm when passengers can use new stations.

Birmingham 17 Apr

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Calls for better station announcements to help visually impaired users

Some platforms at Birmingham New Street don't have a working PA system.

Accessibility 8 Apr

An impression of how HS2 and the tramway will interact at Curzon Street station

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Business leaders back "HS2 Lite" proposal

More than 20 business leaders across the North-West have called on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves to announce support for its “HS2 Lite” scheme that was recently proposed by both the mayors of Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, Andy Burnham and Richard Parker.

rail 15 Oct

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Further backing for Shropshire rail line improvements

A new report by Midlands Connect has revealed overwhelming support from Shropshire-based businesses and organisations for plans to upgrade the rail line between Shrewsbury, Telford, the Black Country, and Birmingham.

Midlands 29 Aug

London Midland Class 172s at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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West Midlands mayor calls for urgent review into West Midlands transport projects

New West Midlands mayor, Richard Parker has ordered an “urgent review” into the region’s transport policy after delays and rising costs on multiple schemes are causing pressures on the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) finances.

Birmingham 19 Jul

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Eastside story on West Midlands Metro

Chris Howe chronicles the latest progress with the Eastside extension in Birmingham

Major projects 8 May

Curzon 3 viaduct moved into place near Birmingham Curzon Street station

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HS2 continues with viaduct construction in the West Midlands

Work is continuing on HS2 in the West Midlands as new images released show the first completed sections of the Curzon 3 viaduct. The viaduct once complete will stretch over Digbeth Canal as the line finally enters Curzon Street station.

HS2 26 Apr

Birmingham University station PETER PILSNER

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Not your average station: Birmingham University's new rail link

Peter Plisner learns about the problems faced - and overcome - in the construction of this new station serving the campus.

Stations 14 Feb

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Birmingham’s Eastside Metro delayed until 2027

Plans to run trams to the Digbeth area of Birmingham have been delayed by another four years until 2027, because of issues related to HS2.

25 Jan

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Business urged to support line upgrade

Businesses along the Birmingham-Shrewsbury route are being urged to complete a survey that could help decide whether new investment includes electrification.

27 Jul

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“Structural issues” halt Curzon Street restoration

Restoration work on the 183-year-old original station building at Birmingham Curzon Street has ground to a halt.

30 May

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Midland Metro’s eastward extension plans placed on hold

Plans for a £700 million eastward extension of the Midland Metro from Birmingham city centre towards Solihull have been delayed.

19 Feb

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HS2 in Midlands employs thousands

A workforce of 4,200 people are now actively working on HS2 in the West Midlands

16 Dec

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Metro extension closer to opening

West Midlands Metro’s new extension to Edgbaston is now only a few weeks away from opening,

22 Oct

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AWC trials app for self-navigation

Trials are taking place at Birmingham International of a mobile phone app that allows users to self-navigate with audio, live maps and written instructions

17 Jun