Perry Barr station and bus interchange

We’re investing £30.9 million to redevelop Perry Barr station and bus interchange by spring 2022. This is part of the West Midlands Rail Programme (WMRP).

The project will create a modern, fit-for-purpose new rail station and bus interchange. It will also improve the area around the station.

This work will also provide:

increased capacity
better facilities and access

This will support the Perry Barr regeneration programme led by Birmingham City Council. It will also support the council’s ambitions for a greener future by providing a realistic alternative to travelling by car.

The new station will be used for the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics.

The challenge - why we're doing this

Perry Barr station was rebuilt in the 1960s when the railway line was electrified. It was designed to accommodate up to 250,000 journeys per year. Between 2018 and 2019, passengers made just under 700,000 journeys.

At the moment, the station has poor access. There is a narrow entry between shops and there are no lifts. The station lacks facilities - there are no toilets and there is no bike parking. There is an underpass that connects the station to the east of the A34. People do not think the underpass is safe.

The bus interchange is outdated and difficult to access from the station. Pedestrians have to cross several traffic lanes to reach it. The current road layout also means it takes a long time for buses to access the interchange.

The solution - what the project will do

We’ve demolished the old station and the buildings next to it. This means we can build a new, much bigger station with improved lighting and facilities. The new station will be able to support 1.1 million passengers per year.

The new station building will have:

an accessible toilet
passenger help points
a waiting area
a ticket office
secure bike parking
CCTV
lifts and upgraded stairs

There will be new entrances on both sides of the station. This will make it easier to get to. It will also link the One Stop Shopping Centre and local commercial centre to the railway.

The area around the station will change. It will become safer and more attractive. The project will: