Wolverhampton bus station “one of UK’s most accessible transport hubs”
Wolverhampton has become one of the UK’s most accessible bus stations after joining New York and Barcelona in testing the latest, inclusive technology. Transport for West Midlands has unveiled new smart codes at Wolverhampton Bus Station, giving passengers immediate access to wayfinding details and live travel information on their mobile phones. The six-month trial is […]
Transport academy launched to bridge growing skills gap
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched a Transport Skills Academy, in an effort to close the region’s existing transport skills gap. Key projects such as HS2 and TfWM’s own £1.3bn, five-year infrastructure investment programme means there will be an unprecedented demand for skilled workers and therefore the WMCA says it wants to ensure the […]
TfWM launches new mini-transport hub for ‘eco-friendly’ travel options
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has unveiled a new mini-transport hub which is designed to bring together eco-friendly travel options such as e-scooters, pedal bikes and electric vehicle charging points to neighbourhoods, and local centres. The hub is made up of a collection of modular components which can be assembled to reinvent how we use […]
Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director
Anne Shaw has been announced as the interim managing director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). Previously director of network resilience at TfWM for almost four years, Ms Shaw is highly experienced at managing large scale and complex transport projects. During this time she has been responsible for ensuring residents, businesses and visitors are informed […]
TfWM start search for design and build contractor for bus and tram interchange in Dudley
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has started the search for a design and build contractor for its £14m Dudley Interchange that will link together its bus and tram networks. The West Midlands Combined Authority has now given the project full business case approval so that tendering can now get underway on the new bus and tram […]
Andy Street pledges to double transport spend if re-elected next month
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has promised to double the amount of investment in transport in the region, by securing more government funding, if he is re-elected. Mr Street said said £277 million had been spent during 2020/2021 and that he was looking to bring that investment to more than £500 million […]
