Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is an industrial, commercial and university city and metropolitan borough in the English West Midlands, traditionally part of the county of Staffordshire. In 2002 the city had a population of 239,358.

Transport

Wolverhampton is well-served by motorways, being near the M6, M5, M6 Toll and M54. The main roads radiating from the city centre meet the city's Ring Road, which is effective in keeping through traffic out of the city centre itself.

Related Topics:
M6 - M5 - M6 Toll - M54 - Ring Road

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The city's railway station is served by the West Coast Main Line, and has regular rail services to London, Birmingham and Manchester, as well as many other major cities in the UK.

Related Topics:
Railway station - West Coast Main Line - London - Birmingham - Manchester

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The Midland Metro also terminates within the city centre.

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The nearest major airport is Birmingham International Airport, approximately 25 miles away. The airport is easy to reach by train, with a direct express service to it. By car, due to traffic delays, it can actually sometimes be quicker to reach Manchester Airport instead.

Related Topics:
Airport - Birmingham International Airport - Manchester Airport

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Wolverhampton has its own minor airport to the SW of the city. Expansion of the airport is planned, but these plans are being fought by local residents.

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Within the city are also many miles of canal network; the Birmingham Canal, the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, the Shropshire Union Canal and the Wyrley & Essington Canal are all to be found.

Related Topics:
Birmingham Canal - Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal - Shropshire Union Canal - Wyrley & Essington Canal

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