Midlands Connect researches, develops & recommends transport projects which will provide the biggest possible economic and social benefits for the Midlands

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Earlier this year, Govt announced it’s third road investment strategy, delivering a boost for the Midlandsβœ… 8 Midlands schemes will be developed during RIS 3 and 6 in the future RIS 4 pipeline, creating smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers πŸš— shorturl.at/JP7De
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Our Strategy and Programme Director Mike Bull and Rail Strategy Lead Richard Mann have been part of discussion panels with fellow rail colleagues today at #RailUK πŸ›€οΈ They have been discussing lessons learned from rail projects and the role of regional leadership in transport πŸš†
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Our CEO @MariaPMachan is delivering a keynote speech at #UKRail, discussing: 🀝 Aligning regional & local transport investment 🚝 Strengthening regional connectivity πŸ’° Supporting long-term economic growth through place-based transport investment
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UK Rail 2026 starts tomorrow - bringing the entire UK rail supply chain under one roof. Our CEO @MariaPMachan will be delivering a keynote speech on aligning regional/national transport priorities πŸš†πŸš‰ Register now - it's freeπŸ‘‡ i.snoball.it/p/dz21I75p/t/5 #UKRail
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We're at #Interchange26! Find us to chat about all things transport in the Midlands πŸš—πŸš†

ALT Conversations that matter. Make a date with us at Interchange and book your free ticket today. Interchange logo.

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Our CEO @MariaPMachan is part of the judging panel for the 2026 British Construction Industry Awards πŸ“’ If you’re involved in work that is setting the benchmark for the sector, find out how to enter πŸ‘‡ bcia.newcivilengineer.com/bc… #BCIAwards
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Policy Lead, Alex, shares her Insights on energy planning for freight and logistics πŸ’­ midlandsconnect.uk/news/insi…
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Tens of thousands of people across @LincolnshireCC are set to benefit from faster journeys, after the government confirmed funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road this week. Great to see another key MC scheme get the green light! For more info: gov.uk/government/news/4500-…
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Rail Programme Lead, Andy Clark, shares his latest insights on the MRH alliance πŸ’­ midlandsconnect.uk/news/insi…

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Our Chief Exec @MariaPMachan comments on news from @transportgovuk: "It is welcome and encouraging to see a renewed focus on improving rail connectivity, capacity, and resilience between Birmingham and Manchester." tinyurl.com/y59ssrfd
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Kemble in Gloucestershire will see direct services to Birmingham and the Midlands as part of the #MidlandsRailHub @rozsavageMP @GlosCC @WestGatewaySTB
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Lichfield MP, Dave Robertson, asked about #MidlandsRailHub in the Commons again today πŸš† It's fantastic to have such vocal champions for our flagship scheme πŸ’ͺ
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Rail Strategy Lead, Richard Mann, shares his thoughts on how new rail reforms will work in the Midlands πŸš‰ midlandsconnect.uk/news/gbr-…
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Great to hear Midlands Rail Hub mentioned in Parliament again! More than 50 stations will benefit from the scheme πŸš‰
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Transport investment between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury would boost the economy πŸ“ˆ Our latest report outlines how improved connectivity could benefit the region πŸ“‘ tinyurl.com/nhxtm8mk
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Midlands Rail Hub won the CiTTi Awards Public Transport Award in London last night 🎊 Thanks to a strong collaboration across the industry, our flagship rail scheme was recognised for its potential to revolutionise public transport πŸš†
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In the latest Engine Room episode, Andy Clark talks all things Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham: the rail reunion! Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 buzzsprout.com/1858198/follo…
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Direct trains from Stroud and Stonehouse to Birmingham will restart after 20 years πŸš† Part of the #MidlandsRailHub beyond the Midlands tinyurl.com/45n7kjrr
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Direct trains between Swindon and Birmingham would be reinstated under #MidlandsRailHub It would deliver 130 extra trains per week between the towns πŸš† tinyurl.com/fpuwjw49
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5 Nov 2025
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