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
Major Midland Rail Disruptions: Trains to Birmingham New Street Cancelled Monday Sunday, February 15, 2026 westmidlands raildisruption worcester birmingham traincancellations railwaydamage publictransport traveldelay embankmentdamage replacementbus sport Passengers travelling across the West Midlands should prepare for significant rail disruptions on Monday due to damage to a railway embankment between Worcester Foregate Street and Droitwich Spa. West Midlands Railway has … Read More
Top 10 Most Dangerous Bus Services in West Midlands Revealed Saturday, February 7, 2026 westmidlands bussafety crime publictransport violence theft nationalexpress police safertravel transport sport New data highlights the West Midlands bus services with the highest reported crimes during the second half of 2025, revealing which routes passengers should be cautious of. BirminghamLive has obtained figures indicating the … Read More