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New proposals to ensure the safety of women and girls on the West Midlands public transport network have been unveiled.

West Midlands Safer Travel Partnership has launched a new three-year strategy to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour on the region's public transport network and make sure people feel safer.

Key new initiatives include revising design standards for bus shelters, tram stops and bus stations to prioritise safety of women and girls travelling alone.

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It includes making sure areas are well lit, promoting public help points with video links to female control room staff, as well as more training for staff on the public transport network.

The Partnership will also harn

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