'Important moment' - West Midlands Transport Budget Deficit Largely Closed Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More
Midland Metro Approves Fare Increase to Secure Financial Sustainability Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More
Birmingham Travel Disruption: Live Updates as Storm Claudia Triggers Train Delays and Cancellations Friday, November 14, 2025 birmingham stormclaudia travel disruption traindelays cancellations flooding rain commuters transport Severe travel disruptions are unfolding in Birmingham due to Storm Claudia, which is bringing persistent and heavy rainfall across the region. The adverse weather conditions have led to widespread delays and cancellations on … Read More
Free Week of Bus Travel Offered to Residents in Select Birmingham Areas Tuesday, November 11, 2025 transport birmingham bus travel free offer tfwm moseley kingsheath edgbaston Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is offering a free week of unlimited bus travel to residents living in select areas of Birmingham. If you reside in Moseley, Kings Heath, Edgbaston, Billesley, or Hall Green and … Read More
20mph Speed Limit Proposed for Birmingham Accident Hotspot After 58 Crashes in Three Years Tuesday, November 11, 2025 birmingham traffic roadsafety speedlimit vauxhall duddeston transport parking publictransport climate sport Birmingham City Council is proposing new road safety measures, including a 20mph speed limit and a bus gate, to address an accident-prone area near the city centre. The focus is on the Vauxhall and Duddeston neighborhoods, … Read More
Speed Limit Reduced to 50mph at A1(M) Junctions 58 and 59 in December Sunday, November 9, 2025 a1m countydurham speedlimit bridgeinspection nationalhighways roadsafety trafficmanagement nightwork infrastructure transport Drivers travelling through County Durham will face a temporary reduction in the national speed limit to 50mph along a key stretch of the A1(M) from December 3. National Highways has announced the speed cut to facilitate … Read More