Transport

Walsall has a clear, ambitious and forward thinking vision to improve and develop the transport network, both within the Borough and across key commuter and freight/logistics networks, which will:

• encourage economic growth
• stimulate regeneration and unlock development potential
• ease congestion to improve productivity and journey times
• improve the environment
• create healthier and safer places

We are investing in our transport infrastructure to ensure goods and people are able to move seamlessly across the network.

Strategic transport projects

Projects that will have a positive impact on Walsall include:

High speed rail (HS2) and local connectivity

A £56 billion project that will deliver a high speed rail link between London and Birmingham with two Birmingham Stations – Curzon Street and near Birmingham Airport – reducing journey times to 50 minutes. Walsall will work to ensure fast, efficient links and connectivity to the Birmingham HS2 stations, including delivery of the Chase Line electrification.

• Phase 1 London to Birmingham to complete in 2026
• Phase 2 Birmingham to Manchester/Leeds to complete in 2033

M6 junction 10 improvements (M6J10)

A £65 million project to improve the strategic motorway junction in Walsall, designed to reduce congestion and improve journey time reliability through the area for businesses and residents.

• Start 2020
• Completion 2022