Lichfield’s MP has vowed to “pile on the pressure” to improve disabled facilities at a city railway station.
The dual-level Trent Valley station currently has no lifts, meaning
Lichfield’s MP has called on the Government to do more to improve the performance of a rail operator.
Michael Fabricant tackled transport minister Norman Baker about the performance of
Passengers travelling between Lichfield and London will face faster journey times after a train operator unveiled an upgrade to its fleet.
London Midland’s rolling stock will now be able
Staffordshire’s highways chief has urged motorists to take care – despite an improvement in the weather.
Although Lichfield and Burntwood escaped the worst of the flooding drama, the A513 near
Motorists are being advised to avoid the A38 near Lichfield as flooding continues to cause severe traffic congestion.
The northbound carriageway is completely closed between Barton and Clay Mills, while
The issue of disabled access at Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station has been raised in a House of Commons debate.
Michael Fabricant MP raised concerns that uncertainty over the future
Staffordshire’s transport chief has called on the Government to ensure promises made on the West Coast Main Line are honoured – despite the deal hitting the buffers.
The future of
A local MP has said the Government’s decision to restart the competition to run the West Coast Main Line is “in the interest of passengers”.
The franchise had been
Burntwood residents are being asked for their views on public transport and traffic management in the town.
A questionnaire is available on the Burntwood Town Council website as well as
Staffordshire’s transport chief has said he is hopeful commuters will benefit from the decision to hand the West Coast Main Line franchise to a new operator.
The Government confirmed
Lichfield’s MP has called for a “seamless transition” when the franchise change takes place on the West Coast Main Line.
Virgin Trains will hand over the service after FirstGroup’
The decision to delay a consultation over compensation for homeowners along the route of the planned HS2 rail line has been criticised by campaigners.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening confirmed that
