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💭 What do you think about buses across the West Midlands?
We want to hear your experiences. The good, the bad and everything in between.
If you’ve got a spare 5 minutes, take our online survey.
Your feedback will help shape the future of the bus network.
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⚠️ Due to the collision on James Watt Queensway #Birmingham WMBL X3, X4, X5, X15 & X15 will divert into city via A38, Snow Hill Queensway and Priory Queensway.
Allow extra time.
📍James Watt Queensway into city by the old fire station building #Birmingham
❌Partially blocked.
⚠️Collision.
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✅#ClearedWM Buses are now back to the normal line of route on James Watt Queensway.
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⚠️Points failure at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Train services through this station and the wider Snow Hill line may experience disruption, with short-notice alterations and cancellations.
Passengers can use their rail ticket on @westmidsbus
✅#ClearedWM The earlier problem at Moor Street Station has been resolved, and rail lines have reopened. There may still be short-term disruption while the service reforms.
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🚌 Due to the roadworks in #Oldbury detailed below, West Midlands Bus route 87 services will divert around Roway Lane on 21-22 & 29-29 November.
🚏 Some bus stops will be temporarily closed while the weekend road closures are in place.
ℹ️ More info: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
🚧 ROADWORKS #Oldbury Ringway Junction 🚧
❌ There will be full weekend closures of A457 Dudley Road East in both directions on 21-22 & 28-29 Nov.
📣 This is in addition to the one-way closure towards Oldbury that has been in place since October.
ℹ️ tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
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📢REMINDER
Industrial Action will affect Chiltern Railways tomorrow - Thursday 12 November.
There'll be no Chiltern services north of Moor Street. Customers to Stourbridge should use West Midlands Railway.
More on the Chiltern website here ➡️ chilternrailways.co.uk/indus…
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✅#ClearedWM Buses on Oakham Road in Dudley are now back to the normal line of route.
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⚠️Expect delays to WMBL 45 & 47 out of the city towards #Cotteridge. Services are diverting near British Oak via Cartland Road, Pineapple Road and Fordhouse Lane.
Allow extra time.
📍A441 Pershore Road outbound by British Oak #Stirchley
⚠️Collision.
❌Road blocked , expect delays.
✅#ClearedWM Buses on Pershore #Stirchley are now back to the normal line of route.
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🚍 The bus is taking centre stage at this exciting event.
Join Mayor @RichParkerLab and our Director of Bus Reform, Natalie Penrose, alongside @TaiwoOwatemi MP to talk all things buses.
⏰ Wednesday 11 November at 5:30pm
📍 The Albany Theatre, Coventry
Discover what the future holds for buses in Coventry and get your questions answered!
👉 Secure your spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-talk…
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🚧ROADWORKS REMINDER🚧
❌ One-way closure on A457 Dudley Road eastbound towards #Oldbury.
📅 Until Spring 2027.
🚌 @NXWestMidlands 87 buses diverting via Roway Lane, Fountain Lane & Bromford Lane, not serving Dudley Road.
📣 More info & diversion map: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT Oldbury Ringway Junction. One-way closure on the A457 towards Oldbury. From 18th October until Spring 2027. Follow signed diversion route in place. Bus route changes.
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ℹ️Due to ongoing disruption on the #A45 Birmingham Rd, the following @WestMidsBus bus services are currently impacted:
🚌X1. Currently diverting towards Coventry via Kenilworth Road and Hampton Lane to Meriden Village.
⌚️Allow extra time for your journey and check for updates where possible.
⚠️ #WMROADNEW🚗 #Solihull #Coventry
📍A45 Birmingham Rd near Meriden
⚠️Road traffic collision
❌Road closed towards Coventry with diversion via Kenilworth Rd
🔔Plan Ahead: Allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible.
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ℹ️Due to the below temporary traffic signals in place, the following @WestMidsBus 50 and @diamondbuses 50A bus services may be impacted:
⌛️Please allow extra time for your journey and check for updates where possible
#Birmingham #AlcesterRd #Planahead
⚠️ #WMROADNEW 🚗 #Birmingham
📍 Alcester Rd at the junction with Trafalgar Rd
⚠️ Congestion due to temporary three-way traffic signals. Delays also impacting Moseley Rd and Brighton Rd
🔔 Plan ahead: allow extra time for your journey
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📣 Please be aware that there are #RemembranceSunday closures across the #WestMidlands region for parades and services today.
🚌 You may find short-term bus diversions in place.
ℹ️ Details of any bus diversions can be found on our disruptions page: disruptions.tfwm.org.uk
ALT Remembrance Sunday Plan ahead, keep moving
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🎆 The #Walsall Fireworks Spectacular takes place at the Arboretum today!
ℹ️ The event runs from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Bus services and roads around the area are expected to be busy before and after the event.
🔔 Allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead.
ALT Fireworks Walsall Arboretum Plan ahead, keep moving
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⚽ @WBA take on Millwall today at the Hawthorns!
⌚ Kick Off: 3:00pm
❗ Buses, trains and trams serving The Hawthorns will be busier.
⛔ Halfords Lane will be closed.
ℹ️ Travel info: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT EFL Championship The Hawthorns
🚆 Chiltern Railways industrial action is planned for Thursday 12 November and will affect some train journeys in the West Midlands.
ℹ️ More information: chilternrailways.co.uk/indus…
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🏟️ Heading to the drone show at Edgbaston Stadium?
🗓️ The event takes place today (6 November) from 7:00pm and tomorrow (7 November) from 6:30pm.
🚌 Public transport and roads are expected to be busy before and after the event.
ℹ️ Plan ahead: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT Drone Show Edgbaston Stadium Plan ahead, keep moving
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🎆 Heading to the fireworks display at West Park, #Wolverhampton today?
📣 The event runs from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. Public transport services and roads around the area are expected to be busy before and after the event.
🕑 Allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead.
ALT Fireworks West Park, Wolverhampton Plan ahead, keep moving
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🎊 It's that time of year again! 🎊
🎄 The Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to Birmingham city centre from 5 November, stretching from New Street to Victoria Square.
📣 Plan ahead - allow extra time for your journey.
🗺️ tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT Frankfurt Christmas Market Birmingham Plan ahead, keep moving
⚽ @WBA take on Southampton today at the Hawthorns!
⌚ Kick Off: 8:00pm
❗ Buses, trains and trams serving The Hawthorns will be busier.
⛔ Halfords Lane will be closed.
ℹ️ Travel info: tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journe…
ALT EFL Championship The Hawthorns Plan ahead, keep moving
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❓ Is that your final answer?
🚌 For £1 million (sadly not really), what would you call the new transport network in the West Midlands?
You’ve got until 5 November to send us your suggestions.
ALT What would you name the transport network in the West Midlands. A, B, C, D suggestions boxes. Mayor of West Midlands, Transport for West Midlands.
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