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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding,…

29 February 2024 | By Emily Budgen

The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding, which will be redirected from HS2 to other Midlands rail projects.

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HS2 delivers £1.7bn boost to West Midlands businesses, report reveals

A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic…

17 March 2023 | By Global Railway Review

A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic benefits delivered by Britian's new high-speed rail project so far across the West Midlands.

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Midlands Rail Hub would cut 29.3m miles travelled by car per year

New research has shown that a rail enhancement project in…

21 February 2023 | By Global Railway Review

New research has shown that a rail enhancement project in Britain, the Midlands Rail Hub, would lead to 30 million more miles being travelled by passengers on the region’s trains each year.

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HydroFLEX train now ready for the next stage of its journey

Britain’s first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating at Glasgow's COP26…

10 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Britain’s first mainline-approved hydrogen-train has been operating at Glasgow's COP26 to demonstrate its role in driving the green industrial revolution.

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New rail training centre launches to upskill industry employees and public

A new West Midlands rail training centre will help upskill…

1 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review

A new West Midlands rail training centre will help upskill industry employees and offer the public rail training, so that local people can play a part in building the region’s expanding rail networks.

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Over 1,000 new jobs to be created in building HS2’s landmark Birmingham station

A deal with Birmingham Curzon Street station construction contractor, Mace…

18 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

A deal with Birmingham Curzon Street station construction contractor, Mace Dragados, will create over 1,000 new jobs including new entrant roles and 100 new apprenticeship positions.

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HS2 Ltd awards construction contract for Birmingham Curzon Street station

Following a deal worth up to £570 million, Mace Dragados…

11 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Following a deal worth up to £570 million, Mace Dragados will work with HS2 Ltd in two stages to build the new Birmingham Curzon Street station.

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HS2 Phase 2a for high-speed rail in Northern England given Royal Assent

HS2's Phase 2a will see the beginning of construction of…

11 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review

HS2's Phase 2a will see the beginning of construction of the next phase of the new high-speed railway between Crewe and Birmingham.

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HS2’s Solihull Interchange station gains planning approval

After achieving the BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification at the design stage,…

27 August 2020 | By Global Railway Review

After achieving the BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification at the design stage, the development of HS2's Interchange station in Solihull can now progress following gaining planning approval.

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Plans for Birmingham Moseley Railway Station officially submitted

The re-development of Moseley Station moves the project to reopen…

22 May 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The re-development of Moseley Station moves the project to reopen the Birmingham Camp Hill railway line a step closure to completion.

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Redevelopment of Birmingham University station brought to life in video

The exterior and interior plans for the new University railway…

28 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The exterior and interior plans for the new University railway station building have been digitally explored in a new video from Transport for West Midlands.

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New partnership launched to improve rail services in the West Midlands

In a first of its kind for England, the West…

23 September 2019 | By Global Railway Review

In a first of its kind for England, the West Midlands Grand Rail Collaboration (GRC) has been established to ensure a close working relationship across the rail industry to coordinate improvements which will ultimately enhance passenger satisfaction.

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Birmingham hosts the UK’s first ever train station to trial 5G technology

The introduction of 5G services supports the West Midlands Combined…

5 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The introduction of 5G services supports the West Midlands Combined Authority’s strategy to give consumers and businesses in Birmingham and the surrounding area the very latest digital communications.

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Allan Cook is appointed as new Chair of HS2 Ltd

West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes the new appointment and looks…

20 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review

West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes the new appointment and looks forward to working with Allan on the HS2 project in the future.

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HS2 reveals the design for new stations in Birmingham and Solihull

These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and…

9 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review

These stations will be catalysts for regeneration, creating jobs and opportunities for local people and economic benefits for Birmingham and the Midlands.

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