West Midlands Combined Authority

Coventry Very Light Rail trial run was succesful

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July 9, 2025
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Coventry City Council’s Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is a new rail transport system created, which runs much cheaper than conventional light rail systems.

New trains soon to start running on Birmingham railway line

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March 20, 2024
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West Midlands Trains is making the final preparations for the introduction of Class 730 electric trains on the Cross City Line from Lichfield to Redditch.

West Midlands Mayor opens new regional rail training academy

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February 25, 2024
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Earlier this week, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street officially opened a new rail training academy

Planning gets underway for new West Midlands railway station

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February 22, 2024
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The huge project will see Aldridge Station operating passenger services for the first time in 60 years following its closure in 1965

West Midlands railway station to get original nameboard

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February 14, 2024
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An original station sign, will return to its namesake station for the first time in over 50 years.

New West Midlands railway stations given £1m funding

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February 12, 2024
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Shortlisted locations for new railway stations in the West Midlands have been earmarked funding of £1 million to develop proposals.

New buildings at University station in Birmingham to open on Sunday

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January 27, 2024
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New buildings at University station in Birmingham which serves the adjacent university and hospital will be brought into service on 28 January.