‘Substantial assurance’ over major plan to completely transform West Midlands' bus network Tuesday, April 21, 2026 westmidlands busreform franchising publictransport wmca audit governance transit transportpolicy infrastructure sport Auditors have expressed strong confidence in the management of the West Midlands' ambitious plan to overhaul its bus network. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee is set to … Read More
New Station Request Emerges as Camp Hill Line Reopens in Birmingham Sunday, April 19, 2026 camphill birmingham trainstation balsallheath publictransport moseley kingsheath stirchley regeneration infrastructure sport The Camp Hill Line has officially reopened, restoring rail services through the vibrant communities of Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley after an 80-year hiatus. This long-anticipated revival offers renewed hope for … Read More
Balsall Heath Calls for Train Station as New Camp Hill Line Opens in Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley Tuesday, April 14, 2026 balsallheath camphillline trainstation publictransport birmingham railhub connectivity sustainability infrastructure neighbourhoodplanning sport The recent reopening of the Camp Hill Line, featuring new stations in Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley, has been celebrated as a major advance for Birmingham’s public transport network. Part of a £185 million … Read More
New 55mph Motorway Speed Limit Proposed by Green Party in England Tuesday, April 7, 2026 greenparty speedlimit motorway transportpolicy fuelefficiency roadsafety publictransport fueltax drivertests travelmanagement sport The Green Party has unveiled a controversial proposal to lower the motorway speed limit to 55mph across England, aiming to improve road safety and fuel efficiency. This initiative is part of a broader transport strategy that … Read More
West Midlands Police Chief Intervenes in Altercation on Birmingham Bus Monday, April 6, 2026 westmidlands police chiefinspector altercation birmingham bus harassment communitysafety intervention publictransport sport During her daily commute to work, Chief Inspector Amanda Thompson of West Midlands Police took immediate action when she witnessed a man swearing and verbally harassing women on a Birmingham bus. Refusing to ignore the … Read More
A Man Scared Me on a Bus — and I Felt Like It Was My Fault Sunday, April 5, 2026 women safety harassment publictransport abuse safertravel birmingham bystander empowerment violence sport It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public … Read More