Three new train stations have opened on the Camp Hill Line in south Birmingham today (April 7). Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road train stations have returned to the line for the first time in more than 80 years.
The historic Camp Hill Line was closed in 1941 during the Second World War due to coal shortages, with each new station built on its original site. The first train to call at the new stations was the 0627 southbound departure from Birmingham New Street to Kings Norton.
The three new stations feature sheltered platforms, accessible lifts, passenger help points on each platform and secure cycle racks. The stations at Pineapple Road and Moseley Village also have pick-up and drop-off areas.
How often will trains run to these new south Birmingham stations?
Operated by West Midlands Railway (WMR), services will run twice an hour between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton via the three new stations, giving journey times to the city centre of around 12 minutes from Moseley Village, 15 minutes from Kings Heath and 17 minutes from Pineapple Road.
The train service runs every half an hour Mondays to Saturdays and hourly on Sundays. All of our new Camp Hill Line stations are in the Zone 3 Transport for West Midlands fare zone, with evening services running every hour between 20:57 and 22:57.
“A real gamechanger for local residents”: After 85 years, Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley finally have a direct rail link to Birmingham
Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director for WMR, said: “We are so excited to officially open these transformative new stations in South Birmingham, bringing rail services back to local communities for the first time in 80 years.
“With services as fast as ten minutes from Moseley to New Street, we know this will be a real gamechanger for local residents, whether they’re commuting, visiting family and friends, or travelling for leisure. We are delighted to welcome passengers on board from today.”
Sandeep Shingadia, executive director of Transport for West Midlands, said: “These vibrant neighbourhoods of Moseley, Kings Heath and Stirchley have waited 85 years for a direct rail link to the heart of Birmingham — today, that has changed.
“Restoring passenger services to the Camp Hill line isn’t just about shorter journey times. It’s about easing congestion on our roads, cutting carbon emissions and opening up new economic opportunities across the region.”