Andy Street pledges Aston Villa and Witton Station as part of a planned taskforce.

Aston Villa are set to host games during Euro 2028 but travel to and from Villa Park remains an issue.

Andy Street plans to improve Witton station in preparation for Euro 2028.Villa Park has been chosen as one of ten venues for games in a tournament co-hosted by the UK and Ireland.

Wembley Stadium, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, the new Everton Stadium, St James’ Park, Hampden Park in Glasgow, Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, and Casement Park in Belfast will all host games.

 

Aston Villa is exploring ways to improve transport connectivity for supporters, including introducing a trial shuttle service until the end of the season.

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Witton railway station’s future has been on the menu for some years due to complaints about overcrowding and long wait times, with proposals for a major makeover appearing in December.

Improvements will include new passenger ramps on both platforms to boost queuing capacity after matches, a new pedestrian and cycling subway beneath the line at Station Road, and broader and deeper platforms to accommodate more passengers to queue for larger and longer trains.

West Midlands Mayor Street, a Villa supporter, has established a Matchday Travel Taskforce to aid not just the Claret & Blues, but also Birmingham City, West Brom, Wolves, Walsall, and Coventry.

He stated, “The West Midlands has always been one of football’s heartlands, with three of the original league clubs based here.” Our region boasts enormous, well-known clubs with massive fan following, as well as a thriving pyramid of teams that extends all the way down to Sunday league activity.

“I believe that football supporters in our country are tired of being unfairly dominated by teams in London, Manchester, and Liverpool; nevertheless, many of our major clubs now have new owners who are demonstrating genuine ambition both on and off the pitch.

 

“It is an exciting moment to be a football fan in the West Midlands. We have the clubs, heritage, support, and desire to become a true football powerhouse, and I am determined to play my part in making it happen.

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