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Wednesday, 08 April 2026

BBC News

• New railway stations open to the public Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road stations opened to passengers on Tuesday morning.

Financial Times

• Better public transport alone will not solve UK's growth dilemma'We need a tram' is a vote winner but skirts harder policy questions.

Birmingham Post

• New Somerset train station plans remain 'on shelf' in WhitehallSomerset Council awaits Department for Transport approval of the business case

Yorkshire Post

• Grade II-listed Calderdale railway station could soon boast new taproomA Grade II-listed Calderdale railway station could soon boast a taproom selling beers from a local brewery and guests if they can gain a planning consent.

Rail Advent

• West Midlands railway stations reopen after over 80 yearsThe West Midlands Railway have announced the opening of three new railway stations in South Birmingham to passengers from 7 April, marking the return of rail services to the Camp Hill Line after more than 80 years.

Rail Business Daily

• Andy Burnham meets community rail leaders as Government launches 'Better Connected' strategyLast week, the Mayor of Greater Manchester met with community rail leaders and volunteers as the Government unveiled its new Better Connected transport strategy, which shines a spotlight on the growing role of grassroots groups in shaping the future of transport.

Rail Magazine

• Chiltern Railways applies to run more London-Birmingham servicesChiltern Railways has formally applied to increase the number of services between London and Birmingham from December 2026.

News from Europe

• Trenitalia expands high-speed fleet in €260m deal with Hitachi RailTrenitalia has agreed a €260 million deal with Hitachi Rail to supply nine 'next generation' Frecciarossa high-speed trains, as the Italian rail operator continues to expand its fleet.