Three brand-new railway stations in South Birmingham have officially opened to passengers today, marking the return of local rail services for the first time in more than eight decades.
Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road (Stirchley) are the latest additions to the rail network, forming part of the reopened Camp Hill Line and providing direct connections to Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton. The stations are operated by West Midlands Railway (WMR) and are served by the operator’s modern Class 196 diesel fleet, introduced in 2022.
The reopening of the Camp Hill Line represents a significant milestone for regional connectivity, supporting economic growth, regeneration and more sustainable travel across the West Midlands.
Modern, Accessible Stations Designed for Growing Communities
All three stations have been designed with passenger accessibility and convenience at their core. Facilities include sheltered platforms, passenger help points on each platform, accessible lifts and secure cycle parking. Pineapple Road and Moseley Village stations also feature dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas to support multi‑modal journeys.
Each station has been constructed on the site of its original predecessor. The historic Camp Hill Line was closed to passenger services in 1941, during the Second World War, due to coal shortages.
Faster Journeys and New Opportunities
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.”
Services on the Camp Hill Line operate every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday, with hourly services on Sundays. The first train to serve the new stations was the 06:27 southbound service from Birmingham New Street to Kings Norton.
Supporting Regional Growth and Decarbonisation
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) highlighted the wider economic and environmental benefits of restoring passenger services on the line.
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.”
Delivered Through Industry Collaboration
The project was delivered by VolkerFitzpatrick, led by Transport for West Midlands, part of the West Midlands Combined Authority, and the West Midlands Rail Executive, working in partnership with West Midlands Railway, Network Rail, Birmingham City Council and the Department for Transport.
Denise Wetton, Network Rail Central route director, said:
“We are delighted to have supported with the return of these stations to the rail network, which marks an important moment for our local communities. The railway has a unique role in connecting communities to places and opportunities, supports regeneration, and drives economic growth.
“Delivered in partnership, this is another important step as part of a wider programme of transformative projects that are improving the railway across the West Midlands, creating a network that better supports passengers now and into the future.”
Image credits: West Midlands Railway
