https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/underground/Recent content in underground on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 05 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/inside-the-rag-market-rave-birminghams-underground-woodstock/Tue, 05 May 2026 04:55:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/inside-the-rag-market-rave-birminghams-underground-woodstock/On May 5, 1991, Birmingham’s Rag Market transformed into the epicenter of a seismic cultural shift. Dubbed Birmingham’s Woodstock, this legendary rave gathered 7,000 pulsating, brightly clad partygoers ready to lose themselves in a night fueled by ecstasy, pounding bass, and an unrelenting energy that carried until sunrise. Unlike the iconic ‘60s festival, remembered for mud, love, and folk music, the Rag Market Rave was a vivid explosion of acid house and electronic rhythms.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-underground-system-tory-transport-pledge-sparks-debate/Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-underground-system-tory-transport-pledge-sparks-debate/The Conservative Party has announced plans to explore the possibility of developing an extensive underground transport system in Birmingham. This pledge, made ahead of the upcoming council elections, involves commissioning a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the potential benefits, costs, and challenges of such a project. Supporters argue that an underground network could alleviate traffic congestion, support economic growth, and modernize the city’s transit infrastructure. However, critics express concerns about the project’s financial viability, potential disruptions, and long-term impact on the city’s development.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/revived-brumderground-system-pledge-sparks-debate-ahead-of-birmingham-elections/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/revived-brumderground-system-pledge-sparks-debate-ahead-of-birmingham-elections/As Birmingham’s crucial local elections approach, political parties are laying out ambitious plans for the city’s future infrastructure. The Conservative Party has reignited discussion by pledging to commission a feasibility study for a large-scale underground transit system—nicknamed the ‘Brumderground’—should they gain control of the council. The pledge was unveiled in a social media video featuring London’s iconic Tube, teasing the prospect with the caption: “Coming to Birmingham soon?” However, this announcement has been met with scepticism from many, who recall a similar study conducted around 20 years ago that concluded trams were the more viable option for Birmingham.