Railfuture WestMids
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Railfuture in the West Midlands - Campaigning for a bigger and better railway in Britain. Railfuture Ltd - Registered in England/Wales No.5011634.
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New report says increased demand at Felixstowe and Freeport East means increased freight capacity at Ely makes sense railtechnologymagazine.com/articles/new-r…
It’s not too late to respond to TfL’s ‘engagement’ on their desire to abolish the Travelcard. We don’t like it. Read our view at railfuture.org.uk/article1903-Ke… and TfL’s view (including the option to comment) at haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/travelcards
Growth for #LightRail systems: 🚊📈 Globally, there has been an annual 6% increase in network size due to recent extension projects. In total, there are now 403 cities operating Light Rail, with an average of 5.3 lines opening per year. bit.ly/42XSzx1
We think that abolishing the National Rail and TfL Travelcards isn’t a good idea. The alternative doesn’t cover families, railcards, enough stations (and more) - and will never be suitable for some. Write to your MP to complain. railfuture.org.uk/Press-release-… railfuture.org.uk/article1903-Ke…
We're very excited to be able to share our new video voiced by Railway Children and @CallTheMidwife1 star @4JennyAgutter. #NothingBeatsBeingThere
First West Midlands Metro tram has run to Wolverhampton station as part of route testing and commissioning. Passenger services expected to start in June (same month as Edinburgh Trams extension). news.railbusinessdaily.com/first-tram-run…
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First tram runs on new Metro route as testing and commissioning underway in Wolverhampton |...
A tram travelled along Pipers Row and Railway Drive for the first time last night as testing for the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension got A tram travelled along Pipers Row and Railway Drive...
Our annual Awards for Rail User Groups aim to recognise and reward local volunteers who come together and work tirelessly to improve their local railway. For 2023, we're looking for nominations by Easter Saturday, 8th April. All the detail is at railfuture.org.uk/RUG-Awards
The government has awarded Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) £60 million towards completion of the next phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension - the section between Dudley town centre and Brierley Hill. news.railbusinessdaily.com/west-midlands-…
It's our Annual National Conference in Leeds two weeks today (Thu 30th). Don't let the scheduled rail strike put you off - lots of interesting speakers. And, the option of watching via Zoom. More at railfuture.org.uk/display3065 - or direct to booking at railfuture.org.uk/conferences/
Really sad to learn of recent death of John Parry OBE John was a true "disruptor" with a passion to make the world a better place whether developing low-cost lightweight building materials for developing countries or designing his unique flywheel-assisted light rail cars RIP John
JUST IN: 5️⃣ NEW TRAIN STATIONS 🚂 Castle Bromwich 🚂 Tettenhall 🚂 Balsall Heath 🚂 Coventry East 🚂 Foleshil With diggers already in the ground at Willenhall, Darlaston, & South Brum, we’re now thinking about the next set of stations we want to open across the West Midlands ✅
Our West Midlands Branch is hosting a Conservative Party Fringe Meeting at 18:00 on Monday 3 October on Great British Railways. See railfuture.org.uk/West-Midlands-… for the full detail. If you are not a #cpc2022 delegate, tickets are required (but its free).
Motorists get a 5p cut to fuel duty. How is Rishi helping rail travellers? No help at all, just an inflation-busting fare increase, as usual. How does that help the cost of living crisis? How does that help to reduce our dependence on imported oil?
*drum roll* It’s official! Our Climate Train’s name is OPPORTUNITY! 💚OPPORTUNITY, submitted by Kyla Louise Poulton, won our naming competition last year. 💚Luca Fazakerley won our emblem competition, his artwork will also sit on the nameplate
The @WMmetro services have been suspended since 19 March because of more cracks on the vehicles. Hopefully it will be resolved quickly to everyone's benefit. It's very annoying for @Railfuture as we advocate trams (as well as a bigger and better railway) railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and…
The £82 million upgrade to Coventry railway station has been officially opened, 60 years after the 1960s station building opened. It includes a use a new footbridge and new multi-storey 629-space car-park. news.railbusinessdaily.com/new-look-coven…
Coventry station's new building passed by ORR for use by passengers.
Coventry’s newly built railway station has hit a new milestone today. We’ve authorised to place it into service for passengers. ▶️orr.gov.uk/sites/default/… The station has three lifts, access to all platforms, and a new station building and forecourt.
Wolverhampton railway station phase 2 steel framework construction begins railbusinessdaily.com/wolverhampton-…
Planning permission granted for two new Black Country railway stations railbusinessdaily.com/planning-permi…
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