Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the North and Midlands will receive £4.7 billion redirected HS2 funding.
New research indicates the planned arrival of HS2 is spurring investor confidence in the West Midlands, with data pointing to a £10 billion economic boost over the next decade.
Each of London's six overground lines will for the first time ever be given a unique name and line colours.
West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has announced transport bosses have embarked £1 million funding developing proposals for new Railway stations.