How can speeding up rail journeys improve the economy? What do shorter journey times mean for commuters, local businesses and tourists – and how do rail projects even go from an idea to implementation? In this episode, we speak to Tawhida Yaacoub, Senior Rail Programme Manager at Midlands Connect to answer these questions and discuss plans on enhancing the Birmingham – Black Country – Shrewsbury rail line.
How can speeding up rail journeys improve the economy? What do shorter journey times mean for commuters, local businesses and tourists – and how do rail projects even go from an idea to implementation? In this episode, we speak to Tawhida Yaacoub, Senior Rail Programme Manager at Midlands Connect to answer these questions and discuss plans on enhancing the Birmingham – Black Country – Shrewsbury rail line.