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  "textContent": "Regional transport chiefs have approved a £50M advance to accelerate early work on a series of transport projects across the West Midlands, including a tram extension to the proposed Birmingham City Powerhouse Stadium and upgrades to railway stations serving Villa Park.\n\nThe post £50M advanced to kickstart West Midland Metro east extension and Villa Park station upgrades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.",
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