Daily Archives: Friday 9 June 2023

WMCA to vote on new funding package for Metro extension to Brierley Hill

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority are to be asked to agree a new funding package which will enable the second phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill West Midlands Metro extension to start construction. The project was split … Continue reading →

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Extra funding confirmed for Greater Manchester transport

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have announced an extraordinary funding settlement for Transport in Greater Manchester with an additional £18 million being awarded to the region to go towards protecting vital services. The funding has been awarded after lobbying from leaders … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 4 & Balloon 711

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” returns to Blackpool for the next few weeks as we feature another excellent set of photos from Donald Brooks of how things used to be on the tramway – at a time when this was the only … Continue reading →

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