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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1 MIN

West Midlands Stations Reopen: New Rail Links Boost Economy

from Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Exciting news for West Midlands rail users! After years of planning and setbacks, Transport for West Midlands announces opening dates for five long-awaited stations. The £185 million project brings back passenger services to areas without them for decades. Willenhall and Darlaston stations open on March 19th, followed by Kings Heath, Moseley, and Pineapple Road on April 7th. These stations wrap up a saga of delays and finally provide a lifeline for residents, slashing commutes and easing road congestion. Testing is now underway, paving the way for fast, frequent services and a big step for the regions transport network and economic growth. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dddc0e33c9db7dce

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