RAILWAYS
It is fair to say that rail travel has seen a few issues, before, during and post covid and here in Blythe ward we have access to rail travel via various stations Solihull , Whitlock end , Earlswood , Wythall and Widney Manor stations.
Blythe Ward Councillor Ken Hawkins sits on the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE), a not-for-profit company, which is owned by local authorities in the region. They are democratically run and accountable to elected representatives, and act on behalf of people in the region.
The board does not own or operate the trains but want to maximise the benefits of the rail network for local communities. You can find out more about what the WMRE does here: https://wmre.org.uk/who-we-are/
We would like your thoughts about our local and regional rail services (including those from Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International).
You can ether comment below, which is preferred as it might jog others into responding, or email either of us on
khawkins@solihull.gov.uk
Or
keith.green@solihull.gov.uk
We would like to know what you feel about rail services in the region. For example:
If you use rail services, what do you feel could be improved? If you do not use rail, give a short explanation as to what could be done to get you on board?
Do services meet your needs – what is your experience?
Do you feel rail travel is value for money? Are trains reliable and frequent enough?
Do you feel safe on a train or at stations?
Please feel free comment further.
