Publications

Our programme of work is underpinned by a strong evidence base. Here you will find documents including the Midlands Connect Strategy, published in 2017, our latest programme update, Our Routes to Growth, shorter overview documents and consultation responses.

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Midlands Rail Hub - the case for transformational investment in the region's rail network
The Midlands Rail Hub, our flagship rail project, is the most ambitious upgrade of our rail network for a generation. It will transform east-west rail connectivity, open up space for faster, more frequent services across the region and beyond, and create new opportunities for passengers and businesses alike.
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Midlands Connect and RIS2: Turning evidence into investment
Midlands Connect has published an “ambitious, but wholly reasonable” list of 20 road projects it wants to see prioritised for construction or development during Highways England’s second Road Investment Strategy period (RIS2), from 2020-2025.
Thursday 28 March 2019
A vision for Birmingham Moor Street station
Proposals for a radical yet respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive, in collaboration with Midlands Connect and other partners.
Thursday 14 March 2019
An open letter from the Midlands and the North urging party leaders to publicly commit to completion of HS2 Phase Two
More than 40 prominent figures from the Midlands and the North of England have signed the letter to demonstrate enduring cross-regional support for HS2.
Thursday 24 January 2019
A46 Corridor Study Stage One, Enhanced Strategic Case
This technical report introduces Midlands Connect's 20-year improvement plan for the A46 –one of the country’s most important trade routes.
Wednesday 7 November 2018
A46 Stage One Corridor Study - Summary
This 12 page summary outlines Midlands Connect's 20-year improvement plan for the A46 –one of the country’s most important trade routes.
Wednesday 7 November 2018
Join the Journey
The priorities we're taking to the Labour and Conservative party conferences in 2018; ensuring national infrastructure projects benefit the Midlands, and the regional projects we are developing benefit the nation.
Sunday 23 September 2018
Our Routes to Growth - July 2018
Midlands Connect's priority projects and vision for statutory Sub-national Transport Body status
Friday 6 July 2018
Long Term Midlands Motorway Hub
A series of recommendations designed to create a more reliable and resilient Midlands Motorway Hub area, with 10 recommendations for improvements.
Friday 1 June 2018
Our 2018/19 Priorities
A brief overview of Midlands Connect's programme of work in 2018/19
Sunday 20 May 2018
Joint STB Response to Major Road Network Consultation
England’s four Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) say the Government should work with them to define its new Major Road Network (MRN), as part of an unprecedented joint response to the Department for Transport’s MRN consultation.
Monday 19 March 2018
Major Road Network Consultation Response
Midlands Connect's response to the Government's Major Road Network Consultation, March 2018
Thursday 1 March 2018
A Shared Vision for the East Midlands
A joint document with Midlands Connect / Transport for the East Midlands outlining its shared priorities for the region.
Sunday 18 February 2018
Freight Narrative Report
Freight Narrative Report
Sunday 14 May 2017
Midlands Connect International Gateways Summary
Midlands Connect International Gateways Strategy Overview
Sunday 7 May 2017
Midlands Connect Freight Summary
Midlands Connect Freight Strategy Overview
Saturday 1 April 2017
Midlands Connect Strategy - March 2017
Midlands Connect Strategy - March 2017
Wednesday 1 March 2017
Emerging Strategy - November 2016
This is the Midlands Connect Emerging Strategy; an important milestone on the way to the Full Strategy
Tuesday 1 November 2016
International Gateways Narrative Report
Sunday 23 October 2016
Picking up the Pace - July 2016
Picking up the Pace - Activating the Midlands Connect Strategy
Friday 1 July 2016
Economic Study
Tackling these transport constraints has the potential to unlock large economic benefits to both the Midlands and the whole UK. This study sets out the findings from these analyses.
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Letter from Prime Minister reaffirms government commitment to HS2
Prime Minister Theresa May has written to Midlands Connect Chairman Sir John Peace to reaffirm the government’s commitment to delivering the whole of HS2 Phase Two, in response to a landmark letter from leaders in the Midlands and the north, calling for assurances that the UK’s first intercity high speed railway will be completed in its entirety.
Monday 1 January 0001

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