Development to begin on proposals for 3 new stations in the West Midlands

The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) have shortlisted proposals for three new stations in the West Midlands. These are: Castle Bromwich, on the line from Birmingham to the East Midlands, Coventry East, situated on the Coventry to Rugby line and a third station between Tettenhall, Pendeford and Claregate. WMRE has allocated/earmarked £1m to develop proposals of the new stations.

All of the new stations would be on existing rail lines. Castle Bromwich would restore a demolished station closed in 1968 and would connect commuters and locals to central Birmingham and Nottingham/Leicester. Coventry East’s proposal is for a brand new station on the Coventry to Rugby line and serve the Binley/Willenhall area and the final third station has not yet been named. This station will sit north of Wolverhampton and inbetween Tettenhall, Pendeford and Claregate on the line to Shrewsbury.