Castle Bromwich Community Website

This would be a big plus for area in my opinion. I have heard rumblings about this being a real live concern but no-one I speak to in Castle Bromwich knows anything about it. Can I assume that our community leaders ie local MP's and parish councillors, are in opposition to such a development. If I was in posession of such information I would want everyone in Castle Bromwich to know about it and have an opinion about it. Can anyone provide me with any new information on what is happening? Can anyone please explain why such a potentially significant project has not been broadcast to the citizens of the region that it will affect most?

The answer to this question is to be found within the knowledge area of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.

Another idea, though do not hold  your breath, might be the Castle Bromwich Parish Council.

Centro are in charge of developing this idea. There was a Draft Development Plan in circulation last year which muted the idea of upgrading the current freight lines through Castle Bromwich into passenger carrtying lines and opening a Station. This was put out for Public views which closed in September 2009 but I can't find any details of the results. Details of the idea can be found HERE

I would think that Cllr Ted Richards would be the person locally who might have more knowledge as he sits on the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority.

HERE is a link to the Rail Development Plan information on Centro's website

Further information can be found in this Centro report on the consultation HERE

It would seem that there is local demand for the passenger traffic on the line through Castle Bromwich but that Centro and Local Authorities are still exploring options for making it happen.

Quote from the site:

"There appears to be a strong overall business case for a package of schemes including constructing the chord lines, diverting services into Moor Street from New Street, and introducing local services on the Tamworth, Sutton Park and Camp Hill lines. However, the case for the Sutton Park line is not as strong as other elements of the package.

The study’s findings are welcomed by Birmingham City Council and Centro, which are working with neighbouring Authorities to look at all the options for taking forward the schemes. The next focus will be undertaking more detailed work on the Camp Hill chords, and also a further study into providing new services to Aldridge.

Councillor Len Gregory, Cabinet Member for Transportation and Street Services at Birmingham City Council, said:

“It is pleasing that this study has shown there is considerable demand for local passenger rail services on the Tamworth and Sutton Park Lines.  We look forward to working with partners in exploring changes in rail capacity into Birmingham City Centre.”

Councillor Timothy Huxtable, Lead Member for Rail and Metro Operations at Centro, said:

“The conclusions of the study are welcomed, and the projects need to be taken forward as a major component of the West Midlands Region Rail Development Plan, as a regional transport priority.”