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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Transport Connectivity: Dudley

Thursday 26 March 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • We are empowering the Mayor of the West Midlands with 2.4 billion in flexible, integrated funding for transformative local priorities such as metro expansion, bus franchising and light rail.
  • The metro's expansion represents a major boost for growth in Dudley, delivering fast connections to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Black Country.
  • The Dudley interchange, together with the metro expansion, will transform local transport, unlocking opportunities for jobs and education.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sonia Kumar Lab Dudley
Transport
Context

Communities across Dudley have struggled with poor transport links, affecting local businesses and residents. The recent opening of the metro station is seen as a significant improvement.

Question

What steps are being taken to improve transport connectivity in Dudley?

Answer from Heidi Alexander

We are empowering the Mayor of the West Midlands with £2.4 billion in flexible, integrated funding for transformative local priorities such as metro expansion, bus franchising and light rail.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific ask about steps taken was not detailed beyond empowerment statement.

How: Empowering The Mayor

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Q2 Sonia Kumar Lab Dudley
Transport
Context

The long-awaited metro station in Dudley is set to open later this year, bringing promise for local economic growth. However, there are further investments desired by the community.

Question

What further investment will the Department for Transport commit to bringing to Dudley? Will the Secretary of State commit to attending the opening of the metro?

Answer from Heidi Alexander

The metro's expansion represents a major boost for growth in Dudley, delivering fast connections to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Black Country. Together with the Dudley interchange, it will transform local transport, unlocking opportunities for jobs and education. I enjoyed my last visit to Dudley and will ask my office to check availability for the metro opening.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment on future investment not provided; only mentioned previous visit and future availability check.

How: Enjoyed Previous Visit, Will Check Availability

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