New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times Wednesday, February 25, 2026 sprint electric westmidlands transport buses a34 a45 publictransport infrastructure accessibility sport The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along … Read More
‘I Was Harassed Coming Back From Birmingham Concert – I Was Shaken Up’ Sunday, February 22, 2026 harassment safety publictransport women coventry avanti trains harassmentawareness transportsecurity universities sport Lily, a 20-year-old University of Warwick student, has bravely spoken out about a frightening incident that occurred on her way home from a Sabrina Carpenter concert in Birmingham last year. After an exhilarating night of … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
Birmingham Unveils Plans to Transform Roads in Knowledge Quarter Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham transport infrastructure cycling pedestrian publictransport traffic climate urbanplanning consultation sport Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport … Read More
What Happens When You Text 61016 on a Train? Insights from a Transport Police Detective Monday, February 16, 2026 britishtransportpolice trainsafety harassment 61016 passengersafety violenceagainstwomen publictransport nonemergency discreetreporting uktrains sport Feeling uneasy or experiencing harassment while travelling alone on a train can be challenging, but there is a confidential way to seek help across the UK. By texting 61016, passengers can discreetly report concerns to the … Read More
The Most Dangerous Bus Route in the West Midlands: Inside the 74 Service Monday, February 16, 2026 westmidlands bus crime violence safety publictransport dudley birmingham theft police sport The 74 bus service, which operates daily across a large portion of the West Midlands, has been named as the region’s most dangerous bus route due to the frequency of violent incidents reported onboard. Between July and … Read More