Sandwell and Dudley and Rowley Regis railway stations had the highest number of parking fines in the West Midlands.

The figures, Sandwell and Dudley 205 and Rowley Regis 199 in eight weeks, emerged as a new enforcement scheme railway stations is being hailed a success by transport chiefs.

The number of parking notices issued to motorists using Park and Ride facilities dropped by an eighth.

The scheme was introduced by Centro after a string of incidents involving badly parked vehicles obstructing other motorists and forcing pedestrians to walk in the road at stations.

Cllr Roger Horton, lead member for rail and Midland Metro for Centro, said the scheme was about ensuring customers can use Park and Ride safely and preventing a small minority of customers from parking inconsiderately.

He said: “Although tickets are still being issued, and despite a small rise in weeks six and seven of the scheme, the overall steady reduction in numbers shows the message is getting through."

Stephen Rhodes, Centro director of operations, said Rowley Regis and Sandwell and Dudley seeing the highest numbers reflected that they are some of the busiest stations on the network.

Work is underway to add 360 spaces to the existing 382 at Rowley Regis and a redesign at Sandwell and Dudley station next year which would add to the current 374 spaces.

He said: “Park and Ride is extremely popular which is why many car parks are full by 8am on weekdays."