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28/01/2009
Solihull Drives Change With £11m Transport Scheme
An £11m scheme to improve public transport between Solihull, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) was announced today by Transport Minister Paul Clark.
The scheme includes enhanced bus services and improved facilities for passengers to reduce journey times and cut congestion in the area.
Mr Clark said: "This funding will mean better public transport for people living and working in Solihull and east Birmingham, as well as those using the airport or visiting the NEC, with improved bus routes and more regular services.
"Better facilities encourage people to use public transport rather than their cars, and this in turn can reduce congestion on local roads and cut harmful CO2 emissions. I urge as many people as possible to take advantage of these new transport links."
New measures announced include a new interchange at Birmingham International station improving links between trains and buses so that passengers have easier access to the town centre, airport and NEC. This will help to connect areas in and around Solihull, making changing smoother and quicker, so that more people use public transport reducing the number of cars on the road in the area.
(JM/BMcC)
The scheme includes enhanced bus services and improved facilities for passengers to reduce journey times and cut congestion in the area.
Mr Clark said: "This funding will mean better public transport for people living and working in Solihull and east Birmingham, as well as those using the airport or visiting the NEC, with improved bus routes and more regular services.
"Better facilities encourage people to use public transport rather than their cars, and this in turn can reduce congestion on local roads and cut harmful CO2 emissions. I urge as many people as possible to take advantage of these new transport links."
New measures announced include a new interchange at Birmingham International station improving links between trains and buses so that passengers have easier access to the town centre, airport and NEC. This will help to connect areas in and around Solihull, making changing smoother and quicker, so that more people use public transport reducing the number of cars on the road in the area.
(JM/BMcC)
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