NEWS: Tunnels ticket offers revealed

Public transport operators have released a range of  special offers and tickets to help commuters make the switch to public transport during the tunnels closures.

Ticket schemes are being put in place by public transport authority Centro and bus, tram and train operators to help tackle congestion when the St Chad's and Queensway tunnels close at 10pm on Friday 18 July for six weeks.

The nBus Tunnel Special will cost £90 and will cover all bus travel throughout the region during the closure period, while the nNetwork Tunnel Special will cost £150 and will cover all bus, tram and rail travel.

The tickets will be valid for the period 19 July - 31 August. They will be available for purchase online at www.networkwestmidlands.com from 3 July.

Tunnels ticket offers will also be available from National Express West Midlands while Virgin Trains have a Park and Ride offer available from their stations in Coventry, Wolverhampton and at Birmingham International.

Cllr John McNicholas, the chairman of Centro, said: "Last year's closures saw more than 200,000 additional journeys made by public transport and the network coped well.

"This year we would urge people to think about using it again. Public transport is an excellent alternative to the car for city centre workers, and the more people use it the more they will see just how good the system is."

Details about the offer and advice on public and sustainble transport options will be available at a range of information events starting on Tuesday 17 June.