UK: West Midlands Trains has confirmed that the much-delayed entry into service of its Class 730/2 Alstom Aventra EMUs is now expected to begin on June 9.

Birmingham and its surrounding boroughs currently have their own local authorities It has been touted as a way for the West Midlands to compete with London and vie for international investment.

Birmingham and the West Midlands is slap bang in the centre of the UK. Made up of seven boroughs, it hosts diverse cultures and communities across Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell ...