The county council has unveiled a brand-new rail strategy to transform travel across Worcestershire including a masterplan for Redditch. 

The ambitious plan from Worcestershire County Council includes more frequent trains to London, greater country-wide connectivity, a fast Worcestershire to Bristol service, Worcester Shrub Hill and Redditch masterplan implementation and parking developments. 

The plans for Redditch in particular focus on redeveloping the railway station and providing a new gateway to the town centre. 

The county council hope the plans will help deliver better rail improvements across the county and set medium and long-term proposals to support and build on passenger demand until 2050.

Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for economy, infrastructure and skills, Marc Bayliss, said: “I am delighted to announce the adoption of this new rail strategy. It builds on the county’s first rail strategy which delivered the fantastic Worcestershire Parkway and a new station building at Kidderminster.

"The strategy highlights the county’s ambitions for driving forward rail improvements, recognising the role that rail plays in connecting people, communities, and businesses.’’

For more information visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/travel-and-highways/transport-strategy-and-planning/strategies-and-plans