The £2.4 billion investment in transport for the West Midlands is a five-year funding package from the government, confirmed in June 2025, to improve the region’s transport network through a mix of bus, rail, tram, and road projects. The funding is intended to make journeys easier and more affordable across the region and is already supporting projects like the extension of the tram network to the new Sports Quarter in East Birmingham, which is expected to unlock billions in private investment. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is also working with a top economist to ensure the funds are used effectively to benefit residents and the economy

Mayor Richard Parker conformed that people in every part of the West Midlands will benefit from the £2.4 billion transport fund.

The Mayor said he would now work hand in glove with the region’s seven metropolitan councils to set out the priority transport projects in their areas.

The Mayor said: “This is a huge investment in transport in our region – and it will make it easier and more affordable for everyone, from Coventry to the Black Country, to get to work, school, college, hospital or anywhere across the West Midlands. Millions of people rely on our transport network everyday and now, we are going to make sure it works for everyone.  

Funding source: The £2.4 billion is a five-year funding package from the UK government, confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Purpose: To improve transport infrastructure across the entire West Midlands, making journeys easier and more affordable for everyone.

Projects: The funding will support a range of projects including rail, bus, tram, road, cycling, and walking schemes.

Initial projects: The first project to be funded is an extension of the tram network from Digbeth to the new Sports Quarter in Bordesley, East Birmingham.

Economic impact: This funding is expected to act as a catalyst for significant private investment, particularly in areas like the Sports Quarter regeneration, and is part of a larger plan to drive economic growth in the region.

Governance: The West Midlands Combined Authority is developing a plan for how to best spend the money, with an independent review underway to advise on project selection and delivery