BUSINESSES across Worcestershire are invited to hear more about the project set to transform the region’s rail connectivity and services.
Firms in the county are being urged to sign up for an online event sharing details of the new Midlands Rail Hub – a project to increase the frequency of rail services between Worcestershire towns and Birmingham.
Project leaders, Midlands Connect, has teamed up with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce to host an online event for local firms both big and small.
Midlands Connect, head of rail Andy Clark said: “We’ve held similar sessions in Birmingham to great success so we are delighted to be partnering with the Chamber to talk about the Midlands Rail Hub.
“My message to firms is that the Rail Hub is a massive transport project and even if you know nothing about the scheme come and sign up and get involved.”
As part of the Midlands Rail Hub, the Worcester area would see two extra trains every hour, in each direction – one from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham, and the other from Worcestershire Parkway to Birmingham.
Across these two routes, there would be nearly 140 extra trains per week for residents, businesses and commuters, providing around 4 million extra seats per year.
Redditch, Alvechurch and Barnt Green will see one extra train, in each direction, per hour and 2.7 million new seats for passengers, whilst Bromsgrove will see 4.7 million new seats.
For Herefordshire, the Rail Hub promises faster journey times to Birmingham and improved access to other key locations like Worcester and Malvern.
The event is free and is being held on Zoom from 10am to 11am on June 18. The Midlands Rail Hub project is co-sponsored by Midlands Connect, the Department for Transport and West Midlands Rail Executive.
Visit https://hwchamber.co.uk/product/the-midlands-rail-hub-delivering-benefits-for-herefordshire-worcestershire-webinar-2025-06-18/ for more information.
