http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/ en-us Copyright 2007 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:55:28 EST http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/1A88F092-CD26-D3FF-4FA6EF9798255D0D/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm The Centro media team has been busy over recent weeks constructing a new website offering a range of useful resources for journalists and members of the public alike. 2012-01-26T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/0AF93488-C73F-3838-2176F55823A09171/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A series of public exhibitions showcasing a £14 million project that will revolutionise bus travel in Birmingham city centre are being staged over the coming weeks. 2012-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/EB28AAE1-F9F6-EEE2-371914BC46826A97/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A new dedicated coach and lorry park, serving Birmingham city centre, is now open to hauliers and coach operators, nearly ten years after the closure of the citys last such dedicated facility. 2012-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/D80580A5-F493-656C-0075F63275E4C2A5/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A letter campaign contacting thousands of pensioners across the West Midlands urging them to renew their concessionary travel passes has proved a success but bosses are urging those yet to respond to get in touch. 2012-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/D1AC4D50-C6A0-C4C9-4A501773D3313C6E/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Birmingham and the West Midlands can be the blueprint for how the UK gets the most out of Britains new high speed rail network. 2012-01-12T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/C71E3F0C-C85B-C914-01A89FD906F11A1F/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm The Transport Secretarys decision to build HS2 from London to Birmingham has been hailed as a tremendous boost for the West Midlands by regional leaders. 2012-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/C27A4018-0458-77DC-9D2C85B3B72D2159/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A prototype bringing the equivalent of Londons Oyster card to the West Midlands has begun trials in Solihull. 2012-01-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/B319E0A3-994D-5EF4-79DDD8CB94827A7C/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm HS2 must be built to bring jobs, investment and better transport to the West Midlands, regional leaders have urged. 2012-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/A32A1303-F832-3968-69F56C66C6B716DE/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm The redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station took a major step forward over the Christmas break as engineers successfully completed several large projects in and around the station. 2011-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/A31F7656-02CE-5183-B1BEE48528338981/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm London Midland customers will see faster journey times with forthcoming improvements to infrastructure on two key commuter routes. 2011-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/666A154D-A471-F403-15BC7C9C6EC32DD0/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm NUISANCE passengers, fare dodgers and other offenders using public transport during the busy pre-Christmas shopping period have been targeted in a police operation. 2011-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/617523D0-C716-6DCD-F08EED9A295A92DF/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A report by competition chiefs into Britains bus industry has supported work to introduce an Oyster-style smartcard in the West Midlands. 2011-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/4172D254-D21F-A4EB-E6BD62DD32A9D516/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Passengers using one of the regions busiest suburban rail stations will find it far easier to use the facility after transport authority Centro secured £1 million to help install lifts. 2011-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/4105A3B4-A0FE-B065-102CFBBBDDED1550/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm A £19.2 million bid by Centro to upgrade the railway line between Coventry and Nuneaton has been approved. 2011-12-14T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/4100C80D-FCC0-90E3-0C0823B92BDA586E/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm New research has confirmed how the redevelopment Birminghams New Street Station will have a major impact in stimulating economic regeneration in the citys southside area. 2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/4127461E-D613-005A-D34376F1D5B5452F/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Rail passengers using the regions Chase Line are to benefit from a £5.4m package of improvements including faster journeys. 2011-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/4135FD74-A44D-5CC9-E7FA9481DAD72FB2/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Birminghams Cross City line is one of the most accessible rail routes in the country. 2011-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/189BF0E2-A6C1-A36F-21708ED590A21FA6/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Drivers in the West Midlands can enjoy a festive tipple without the risk of drink driving by taking advantage of extensive public transport services this Christmas and New Year. 2011-12-07T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/0EE7DB97-A42D-D53D-3218465B09E1EA96/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Councillors on transport authority Centro are to be presented with a report outlining the progress made on a review aimed at improving the regions Ring and Ride service. 2011-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://centro.journalistpresslounge.com/centro/news/index.cfm/fuseaction/details/id/0E1A27EC-916D-02A9-A3EB2E419742C1A9/cnt/1/ref/main/type/News%20Releases/ses/1.cfm Centro has drawn up a budget that protects front line services and still saves £4 million next year. 2011-12-05T00:00:00+00:00