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Building a transport system that links people to opportunities

Our goal is to create a world-class transport system for the West Midlands.

To do this we have ambitions for £6 billion of investment across our network from 2017 through to 2032 on projects with around £3 billion already delivered or in delivery including the Metro extension between Wednesbury and Brierley Hill and the new Dudley Interchange.

We are working to move these plans forward with our partners:

  • 7 local authorities
  • Network Rail
  • Highways England
  • the Department for Transport
  • bus and train operators

Our projects across bus, rail, and tram will help to improve public transport in our region. our work also focuses on transport infrastructure. We want to encourage residents and people visiting the region to use public transport for their journeys.

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Transport programmes

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East Birmingham to Solihull West Midlands Metro extension

Funding for phase 1 of the project – which will kickstart Birmingham’s huge Sports Quarter regeneration project – has been made available as part of a £2.4 billion Government boost to the West Midlands transport network.

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Accessible transport

Learn how we're ensuring transport is accessible for all

Cycling Walking

Cycle Routes

Discover how we're promoting cycling in the region

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Sprint priority bus corridor

Find out how Sprint will help better connect our region

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Metro tram extension

We're helping to build £1.3 billion of new tram extensions in the region

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Our strategy

Reimagining transport in the West Midlands

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Tackling violence against women & girls

Learn what we've done to improve safety

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21 September 2026

400,000 passengers and national award for West Midlands five new railway stations

West Midlands Railway (WMR) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) were recognised for the opening of five brand-new railway stations at the 2026...

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03 September 2026

Live departure information now at all 6,700 West Midland bus stop poles

The unique QR codes offer smartphone users an up to date list of bus arrivals at the stop

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27 August 2026

New high-tech Metro control room opens ahead of Black Country tram extension

Part of wider expansion of the depot at Wednesbury

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