West Midlands Railway have announced that “thousands of extra seats are being introduced” from September – however it still doesn’t get services back to pre-covid levels.
Birmingham is likely only a week away from a potential targeted lock-down as Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in some parts of the city, with the Government adding the region to its “watch-list”.
Birmingham Airport remains very quiet, with very few flights in and out. There are preparations underway with aircraft being prepared and moved around the airport in readiness for the imminent full resumption of flying.
Birmingham City Centre remains largely locked-down as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, with most shops and businesses closed.
There are real concerns that Public Transport is overwhelmed as lock-down restrictions begin to be eased on England, with images of tube trains and buses reportedly very busy.