Network Rail has confirmed the four partners for the new Midlands Rail Hub Alliance, which will be responsible for the most transformative rail modernization in the Midlands, a region located in central England, between the north and south of the UK.
The new alliance, which includes VolkerRail, Laing O’Rourke, AtkinsRéalis, and Siemens Mobility, will be responsible for the design and development of the Midlands Rail Hub and will support the construction phase.
The alliance will plan the development schedule for the Midlands Rail Hub, with the first benefits for passengers expected to be felt in the early 2030s.
This will include connecting the Chiltern main line, which runs to Moor Street, with the Camp Hill lines running to the South West and East Midlands, via two new sections of railway connecting at Bordesley, near Birmingham city center.
At the same time, priority is also being given to smaller works on the existing rail network to bring rapid benefits to passengers and communities, including new travel options and more trains.
These include reopening platforms 4 at Snow Hill station so that additional Chiltern Railways services can run directly between Birmingham’s business district and London Marylebone, as well as upgrading Kings Norton station and associated lines so that additional Cross City trains and new services operated through the Midlands Rail Hub can be added.
The alliance, working with its team of sponsor partners—Network Rail, West Midlands Rail Executive, Department for Transport, and Midlands Connect—will plan the development schedule for the Midlands Rail Hub, with the first benefits for passengers expected to be felt in the early 2030s.
“The Midlands Rail Hub will be a major transformation for millions of people across the country, increasing the capacity of the rail network, enabling more services and better reliability,” said Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy.
The proposed Midlands Rail Hub program aims to improve rail connectivity and stimulate economic growth across the Midlands and South West through a series of projects in the area.
The Midlands Rail Hub, which could be worth around £1.75 billion if fully realized, will improve travel, stimulate economic growth, and better connect people with jobs and homes.
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