Milestone week keeps new Birmingham railway stations on track

A busy week on site at the Camp Hill Line stations has seen major progress - including the installation of the last of six lift shafts.

This intensive activity at Pineapple Road (Stirchley), Kings Heath, and Moseley Village stations brings the line a major step closer to completion.

Transport bosses say the stations are on track to be completed and ready to open by the end of this year.

It began with an intensive weekend of activity on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May which saw the last of six new lift shafts across the three new stations being lowered into position.

It arrived in 12 individual sections and was meticulously assembled and installed using a massive crane, marking a crucial step towards ensuring the station, along with the two others, being fully accessible.

Meanwhile, at the future Kings Heath station, construction teams made substantial headway with paving and surfacing works, while the cladding of two previously installed lift shafts started further improving the look of the station. New canopies have been installed along the platforms.

Anne Shaw, executive director of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), said: “The new stations at Pineapple Road, Kings Heath, and Moseley Village will be truly transformative for these communities.

“We anticipate these stations will not only improve daily commutes but also invigorate local high streets by attracting more visitors, contributing to thriving local economies and a more connected South Birmingham."

James Hindes, managing director at VolkerFitzpatrick, added: ““The successful placement of the final lift shaft at Moseley and the ongoing works at Kings Heath are critical steps.

“These elements are vital for ensuring the new stations are fully accessible from day one.”

The project is set to reintroduce passenger rail services to the Camp Hill Line for the first time since they ended during the Second World War in 1941.

The Camp Hill Line itself boasts a rich heritage, having originally opened in 1840 as part of the Birmingham and Gloucester railway, making it one of the oldest railway lines in the West Midlands.