I am delegated from Solihull MBC to act as a substitute director for West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). WMRE and Transport for West Midlands Transport within the West Midlands Combined Authority area is the overall responsibility of Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM). Within this area, WMRE is integrated with TfWM to provide specialist rail functions and to provide the link between TfWM and the rail industry.
We have agreed our Business Plan for 2022-23 and it can be read here:
This plan shows how WMRE will contribute to ensuring that the railways will continue to serve the people of the West Midlands. WMRE plays an important role in bringing together partners across the region and leading the way in collaboration. The promise of meaningful rail devolution has the potential to unlock even more progress locally, and with major reforms to the rail industry currently underway, WMRE is well placed to make the case for positive change in how the railways are managed.
Our Partner Authorities are:
West Midlands Combined Authority Constituent Authorities
• Birmingham City Council • Coventry City Council • Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council • Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council • Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council • Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council • City of Wolverhampton Council
Shire & Unitary Authorities
• Herefordshire Council • Shropshire Council • Staffordshire County Council • Telford & Wrekin Council • Warwickshire County Council • West Northamptonshire Council • Worcestershire County Council • Cheshire East Council (Affiliate) • Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Affiliate).
Ken Hawkins 