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Games transport plan approved


A draft transport plan for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The plan outlines how extra


capacity will be built into the network and how public transport will be strengthened to keep the region moving, making sure residents, businesses and visitors can continue to travel around the West Midlands. Comments from residents and businesses across the West Midlands are being welcomed as part of a feedback process.


‘I would encourage anyone who lives, works or travels in the region to read this plan’


West Midlands’ mayor Andy


Street said: “This marks an important first step in delivering world-class transport for Birmingham 2022. It is imperative that people across the West Midlands are aware of what is going on, so I would encourage anyone who lives, works or travels in the region to read this plan and sign up to make sure they are kept up- to-date.” WMCA transport portfolio


holder Cllr Ian Ward said: “Planning an event takes many years, so it’s important we get views on our plans from the beginning. We want to make sure transport enables everyone to enjoy the games.” Transport for West Midlands, the transport arm of the WMCA, is asking if people agree with the five principles the plan is built around: • Clean and green • Safe, secure, reliable and efficient transport


• Minimising disruption • Long term benefits • Access for all A series of engagement


events are being held for businesses and residents to have their say.


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College rebrands to reflect wider transport coverage


The National College for High Speed Rail, based in Duddeston, Birmingham and Doncaster, has rebranded as the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI). The name change reflects the


broader transport and infrastructure remit of the college, which is widening its scope to meet growing demand across the sector. The change follows extensive


consultation with stakeholders, students, staff, employers and representatives from across the industry, to ensure that the college’s name represents and reflects the wide offering and increased opportunities available for students, across both of its sites. NCATI chief executive Clair


Mowbray said: “We were delighted with the response to our consultation earlier this year, and I’m thrilled to be able to unveil our new name today.


Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce estimate that 50,000 more people are needed in rail - 41,000 to fill roles on the road network and 180,000 to deliver the Heathrow Expansion project. “There is huge demand across


the sectors and the name change reflects our dedication to delivering and developing our curriculum to meet industry demands. “Across both transport and


Name change:Clair Mowbray “As an employer-led college, it’s


key that we ensure that the skills we equip our learners with meet the demands and the skills shortages of the broader advanced transport and infrastructure sector. The latest figures published by the


infrastructure sectors the use of modern techniques, digitalisation and the latest technology is becoming increasingly prevalent, with a growing demand from industry for a highly technical skillset, which the college is ideally placed to deliver. “The nature of the work across


the sectors is changing, and our new name now reflects the great opportunity available within the industry.”


New purpose: Chilcote School deputy head teacher (left) Mark Cross with Michael Byrne, from West Midlands Railway, and the donated lockers


Cycle scheme benefits school


Children at a primary school in Birmingham are feeling the benefits of a West Midlands Railway scheme to install thousands of new cycle spaces on the rail network. The rail operator is showing its commitment to


sustainable transport by installing thousands of dedicated cycle spaces at dozens of locations, including Yardley Wood station. The modern two-tier cycle racks, covered by


upgraded CCTV, replace older-style secure lockers which West Midlands Railway has donated to nearby Chilcote Primary School in Hall Green with the blessing


of locker owner Transport for West Midlands. Andy Camp, commercial director at West Midlands


Railway, said: “The community is at the heart of everything we do and I am delighted that we have been able to find such a good use for these lockers which may otherwise have gone to waste. “Our cycle programme is introducing thousands of


spaces across the network as we continue to work with partners across the industry to encourage sustainable transport methods.” The school will use the lockers to securely store sports equipment such as football goalposts.


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