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BBC News
26-07-2025
- BBC News
Work continues on Birmingham Camp Hill Line railway project
Work on three new railway stations in Birmingham is due to be complete by the end of the Camp Hill Line project began in November 2022 and was due to be completed by 2023, but a series of issues led to for West Midlands (TfWM) said the stations would "provide faster, more reliable transport for people who live or work in the area".The Kings Heath, Pineapple Road and Moseley Village stations will replace three which closed in 1941, because of coal shortages during the war. The Moseley Village station is being constructed on the site of the former station between Woodbridge Road and St Mary's Kings Heath station will replace the station which used to stand opposite Kings Heath High Road station will be located on the site of the station on Cartland Road. TfWM is the public body responsible for overseeing transport services in the West said it wanted to revive the Camp Hill line and open the new stations because the population of the area had grown, and so had commercial activity and the number of people on the said it wanted to reduce congestion by encouraging rail benefits include reduced journey times in south Birmingham, more than 130 construction jobs and improved access to stations, it added. VolkerFitzpatrick is the principal contractor for the three new has cleared all three sites for construction, and in May two lift shafts were installed at each of the arrived in sections and were assembled using a Kings Heath Station, which had its lift shafts installed first, has also had paving and surfacing work carried out and canopies have been erected over the month it had a footbridge operation took place overnight on 21 and 22 June, during which the pre-fabricated footbridge was carefully lifted into place. Eventually, all three stations will have pedestrian footbridges, lifts and stairs, plus ticket machines and information stations at Pineapple Road and Moseley Village will also have pick-up and drop-off next major development is likely to be work to create the drop off area outside the Moseley Village station, which was due to start in July. When the stations open TfWM said the estimated journey times to Birmingham New Street would be 14 minutes from Pineapple Road, saving between 16 and 31 minutes, 11 minutes from Kings Heath, saving between nine and 24 minutes, and eight minutes from Moseley Village, saving between 7 and 21 minutes. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
24-06-2025
- BBC News
New footbridge major milestone for restored Birmingham rail route
Construction on a new train station in Birmingham has made significant progress. A new pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Kings Heath railway station as part of a multi-million pound development which will see three new stations on the Camp Hill Line. The footbridge, which was installed above the tracks, will allow future rail passengers to change platforms at Kings project will also see new stations built at Moseley Village and Pineapple Road, restoring passenger rail services to the line for the first time since the Second World War. The operation took place overnight on 21 and 22 June, during which the pre-fabricated footbridge was carefully lifted into place. The project is being delivered by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE).Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, said the stations will offer a fast, reliable and affordable alternative to the "often-slow moving traffic on the Alcester Road".He said: "They will transform the daily commute to work or college for thousands of local people. "The return of rail services will also encourage more people to go and experience the vibrancy of Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley, directly boosting trade for local businesses and fostering community and economic growth."That's why we are working around the clock to get these stations finished and open to the public."Anne Shaw, executive director of TfWM, said the footbridge installation is one step closer to the stations becoming a "game-changer" for local WMCA said journey times into Birmingham New Street are expected to be around 10-15 minutes. It added that work on the new drop-off area outside Moseley Village Station will involve some changes to the road layout in St Mary's Row. Work on this is due to start in mid-July. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
West Midlands bus fares to rise from Sunday
The price of bus tickets in the West Midlands will rise at the Sunday, a single adult fare will cost £3 - an increase of 10p - and a day ticket will go up from £4.80 to £ four-week fare, often used by those who commute on a daily basis, will go up from £64 to £70, while the monthly direct debit will rise from £59 to £ 8.6% rise follows an independent review, instigated by bus operators, which recommended the increase, and which Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) was required to introduce. Bus operators cited rising costs as the reason for the increase.A TfWM spokesperson said the four-week tickets were still cheaper than comparable fares in London (£94), Liverpool (£77.10), Manchester (£80) and Nottingham (£75).National Express West Midlands, the main bus operator in the region, said there were "great value" tickets available to passengers, including a new single 10 ticket bundle for £ Midlands mayor Richard Parker previously expressed his frustration with the said the hike backed up his decision to move the current deregulated bus network to a franchise model."I know this fare rise will frustrate people and I share that frustration," said Parker. "It's a decision taken by the operators. And it proves exactly why I'm franchising our buses."Under franchising, we'll take back control - setting fares, choosing routes and putting passengers first." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Calls for compensation over Willenhall roadworks disruption
Calls have been made for compensation to be paid to businesses over roadworks that have been ongoing since councillor Simran Cheema said footfall in the town centre had been decimated by work along Bilston Street, New Road and Portobello."We worked hard to try and bring footfall and activity into the town centre, now it's decimated," Cheema said.A council spokesperson said businesses may be able to apply for rate relief if they were found to be financially impacted by "severe disruption from roadworks". Tarik Rashid, a solicitor on New Road, said he felt there was not enough information about the scheme."We operate by an appointment system and when you're directing them [clients], it's anyone's guess how you direct them. It's really frustrating," he roadworks are part of the construction of a new railway station, being delivered by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).Further work is taking place in the area for the Noose Lane, Pinson Road and Rose Hill cycle said the rail project had been in the pipeline since 2018, and that doing all the roadworks at once was "bad planning and bad management from the council".She called for business rates relief and a compensation scheme for affected businesses."It should have been done in phases, rather than all in one go," she said. 'Unavoidable disruption' A spokesperson for Walsall Council said small businesses could apply for a temporary reduction in business rates if they were found to have been financially affected by severe disruption from roadworks."The funding grant conditions imposed on the council mean that on this occasion nearby projects must be delivered concurrently, and the traffic management has been designed to safely deliver all the works in the shortest possible time," they said."Inevitably with such a large programme of much-needed regeneration activity in the town there will be some unavoidable short-term disruption."They said residents, businesses and other stakeholders had been informed by consultation events, letter drops and on-line resources.A TfWM spokesperson said construction work was due to finish in August, and that it had worked with partners including Walsall Council to co-ordinate the work with that on the new cycleway to help keep disruption to a minimum. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
30-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
West Midlands bus passengers face hike in fares after review
Bus fares are to increase by 8.6% as a result of rising costs faced by bus operators, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) 15 June, a day ticket will rise by 40p to £5.20; a four-week fare will go up from £64 to £70, and the monthly direct debit fare is to change from £59 to £ fare rise follows an independent review, instigated by bus operators, which recommended the increase and which TfWM was required to introduce. The public body said its monthly and annual bus passes would remain among the lowest in this month, West Midlands mayor Richard Parker signed an order to bring the region's bus network back under public control for the first time in nearly 40 years. TfWM said the West Midlands Combined Authority, which it is part of, had agreed to continue the £50m a year funding to "support struggling operators and prevent further reductions in bus services".Matt Lewis, TfWM commercial director – bus and operations, stated it was a "difficult time for people and money is tight". Long-term investment The public body had worked hard with "our bus operators to keep these increases to an absolute minimum" and keep its services on the road, he a franchise system, the TfWM and regional leaders will take control of routes and timetables and set fares, as well as make long-term investments in services. Private operators will bid to run services on behalf of TfWM, and this will be introduced in phases from 2027, with the rollout completed during 3,600 people who took part in a consultation, including organisations, 75% who expressed a preference backed bringing services under public control, the combined authority has one-off costs of setting up the new operation and designing the network were expected to be £22.5m over three years, it had stated. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
