Three new stations reopen in South Birmingham, restoring passenger services and improving connectivity to Birmingham city centre for the first time in decades.
Three new railway stations in South Birmingham have opened to passengers, marking the return of rail services to the Camp Hill Line after more than 80 years.
Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road stations welcomed their first passengers, reconnecting local communities with direct rail links to Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton.
Operated by West Midlands Railway, the line is served by Class 196 trains, providing modern, efficient services across the route.
New stations restore connectivity and improve passenger access
The reopening of the line represents a major milestone in regional transport, restoring passenger services that were withdrawn in 1941 during the Second World War.
Each station has been designed with passenger experience in mind, featuring accessible lifts, sheltered platforms, help points and secure cycle parking. Moseley Village and Pineapple Road also include dedicated pick up and drop off facilities.
Journey times have been significantly reduced, with services taking as little as ten minutes between Moseley and Birmingham New Street. Trains operate every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, with an hourly service on Sundays.
Jonny Wiseman of West Midlands Railway described the reopening as a transformative moment for local communities, improving access for commuters, leisure travellers and residents.
Sandeep Shingadia of Transport for West Midlands highlighted wider benefits, including reduced road congestion, lower carbon emissions and increased economic opportunities across the region.
Denise Wetton of Network Rail added that the project supports regeneration and strengthens connections between communities and key destinations.
The construction was delivered by VolkerFitzpatrick in partnership with Transport for West Midlands, the West Midlands Rail Executive, Network Rail, Birmingham City Council and the Department for Transport.
To find out more about the Camp Hill Line, visit the WMR website.
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