In August, we have signed a new partnership deal with West Midlands Rail Executive and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) pledging to work together to improve rail journeys in the region.

We had our first board meeting in October where we focused on how we work together to manage key events such as football, with a view to sharing best practice ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and Coventry’s City of Culture.  

The focus of the partnership is around greater use of sustainable transport to and from Virgin Trains stations at Coventry, Birmingham International, Rugby, Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. This includes the roll out of secure cycling schemes, improved signage and passenger information, in addition to closely working relationships with local football clubs and the British Transport Police, to keep passengers moving safely and comfortably on match-days.