Green Light for Three New Birmingham Stations as Camp Hill Line Reopens
- Safer Highways
- Apr 6
- 1 min read
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the opening of three new railway stations on Birmingham’s Camp Hill Line, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services to the route after more than 80 years.
The new stations—Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road—are scheduled to open on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
West Midlands Railway will operate services twice per hour between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton, stopping at all three stations. Journey times to the city centre are expected to be around 12 minutes from Moseley Village, 15 minutes from Kings Heath and 17 minutes from Pineapple Road.
The ORR’s approval confirms that the stations meet required standards for safety, accessibility, environmental protection and operational reliability. Features at the new stations include step-free access via lifts, along with car parking and cycle storage facilities.
The regulator worked alongside partners including the West Midlands Combined Authority, Network Rail and the West Midlands Rail Executive throughout the approval process, ensuring all necessary inspections and assessments were completed.
Steve Fletcher, ORR’s Deputy Director for Engineering and Asset Management, described the milestone as a significant development for transport in south Birmingham. He said the reopening of the line would improve connections for local communities and highlighted the collaborative effort involved in preparing the stations for service.
The project represents a major investment in regional rail infrastructure and is expected to enhance access to jobs, education and leisure opportunities across the area.
This is a really significant step for Birmingham’s transport network. Reopening the Camp Hill Line and adding stations like Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road after more than 80 years is a big deal for local connectivity. It’s not just about convenience — projects like this can genuinely reduce road congestion and improve access to jobs and services.
What stands out is how these kinds of developments tend to have a wider impact beyond transport itself — they often support regeneration and make areas more attractive to live and work in. It’s something you see discussed across different planning and infrastructure platforms, including sites like royalen.org.uk, where broader urban development topics come up as well.
Overall, it’s encouraging to…