THE noises emerging from government circle suggest that money has finally been made available to transform Birmingham's ramshackle New Street Station.
Now it is up to all those involved in this process to work diligently but swiftly to tie up any loose ends so this long-awaited scheme can finally go ahead.
Rest assured that this newspaper will remain vigilant to ensure that promises are kept.
For one thing is certain: New Street Station is a cramped, gloomy and depressing place that has no place in a vibrant, modern city such as Birmingham.
It presents a dreadful image to visitors arriving in the city and is frequently too crowded to cope with the numbers of travellers navigating its dingy depths.
Ask yourself a simple question.
If New Street Station was in London, is there any doubt that money would have been found a long time ago to rebuild it?
Brummies are sick and tired of waiting to get the railway station they need and deserve.
No more dilly-dallying.
The cash is in the pipeline. Ensure nothing prevents it gushing out in bucket-loads.