Mayor says government’s funding for Midlands Rail Hub will drive growth, opportunity and better journeys
Mayor Richard Parker said the government’s announcement today (Tuesday July 8) of capital funding for the Midlands Rail Hub project will transform the region, driving growth,opportunity and better journeys.
The project will add 300 trains a day to the region’s rail network and improve services between Birmingham and more than 50 locations across the Midlands and Wales
Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, said: “This is a fantastic day for our region, and I want to thank the government for backing the Midlands Rail Hub with the investment it needs. This is the sort of national commitment that gives people confidence in our ability to create jobs, build homes and connect communities across the Midlands.
“This will transform the region, drive growth and opportunity in every community – and help us deliver better journeys for everyone. It shows what we can achieve when government, mayors, local leaders and our partners work together for the good of the Midlands.”
The Midlands Rail Hub involves around a dozen infrastructure improvements to the Midlands rail network including two major new junctions on the approach to Birmingham city centre.
The work will allow for faster, better and more frequent rail connections across the region adding 20 million extra seats for passengers.