The redesigned £30.8million Perry Barr railway station is shaping up nicely to be ready in time for Birmingham 2022.
Concept image of Perry Barr Station
In fact, it’s going so well that the West Midlands Combined Authority expect it to be ready for Spring 2022 ahead of June’s Commonwealth Games.
Current progress includes the erection of the huge steel frame which forms the base of the new station building.
The station, which is a couple of miles from Alexandra Stadium, will be fully accessible and include lifts, as well as a new ticket office and toilet facilities.
Cllr Sleigh said: “It was only a few weeks ago that the old station was demolished so it is encouraging to see such rapid progress being made on site.
“This railway station will not only be a new gateway for visitors to Alexander Stadium for the Commonwealth Games next year, but also provide a more welcoming and accessible facility for residents of Perry Barr for years to come.
“This investment in rail and bus travel will be complemented by the development of the Sprint rapid bus route on the A34 and new cycling and walking routes to offer residents alternatives to the car and help the region achieve its ambition to be net-zero carbon by 2041.”
The project is part of the Perry Barr regeneration programme, which will see new housing, public spaces and improvement to public transport in the area.