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Longer tunnel and new depot planned for HS2 Phase 2a

A longer tunnel south of Crewe, revised connections to the WCML and a relocated construction railhead are planned for Phase 2a of HS2).

20 Sept

DRS 68009 on hire to Chiltern Railways on December 30 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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LM and Transport for West Midlands sign partnership deal

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and London Midland (LM) agree new 45-point plan to improve rail services in the region.

9 Aug

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Chilterns Route Study to tackle capacity challenges

A new connection could linke Chiltern Main Line to a planned station at Old Oak Common, to provide additional capacity and access to both Crossrail and HS2

5 Jul

London Midland 172215 at Birmingham Moor Street on March 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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MTR withdraws from race for West Midlands franchise

MTR has withdrawn from bidding for the new West Midlands franchise.

23 Jun

London Midland 172218 leaves Birmingham Moor Street on December 30 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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West Midlands Rail welcomes franchise bidders

West Midlands Rail (WMR), the company set up to improve passenger services in the region comments on the DfT's announcement of shortlisted bidders.

7 Apr

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

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Three bidders for West Midlands franchise

Department for Transport unveils companies in running for next West Midlands franchise

7 Apr

First Great Western 43168 stands at Exeter St Davids on October 3 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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South West seeks funds for rail development studies

Campaigners in South West call for investment for rail studies, and suggest that money being given to other regions represents “a clear inequality”.

26 Jan

London Midland 172218 trails 172215 away from Birmingham Moor Street on December 30 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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West Midlands strategy approved

Movement for Growth, the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority’s transport strategy for the next 20 years, has been approved by the ITA.

1 Jan

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Inaugural meeting of West Midlands Rail board

The first meeting marks a major step towards the management and specification of the West Midlands local rail network from 2017.

10 Dec

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HS2 to Crewe will open SIX years early in 2027

High Speed 2 from the West Midlands to Crewe will open six years earlier than planned following a final decision on the route by Patrick McLoughlin today

1 Dec

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Devolution deals will help improve rail services

Elements of devolution deals worth £2 billion over next 30 years will contribute towards improving local rail in West Midlands and Liverpool city regions.

27 Nov