HS2 in Solihull
HS2 in your area
We’re building a major interchange station in Solihull near the NEC and Birmingham Airport. This provides fast connections to rail and air travel.
What we're building in Solihull
Balsall Common viaduct
The HS2 route will travel along a viaduct as it passes Balsall Common on the north-eastern side of the existing Network Rail line.
Learn more about the Balsall Common viaduct or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
River Blythe viaduct
We’re building a 475m (1,558ft) low-lying viaduct that will cross the River Blythe and Meriden Road.
Learn more about the River Blythe viaduct or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
Interchange station
Interchange station will serve Solihull, Birmingham Airport and the NEC. We’ve designed it to be sustainable.
Learn more about Interchange station or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
Automated people mover
A new automated people mover (APM) will connect Interchange station to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International rail station and the NEC.
Learn more about the APM or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
M42 Box structure
The M42 twin box structure will carry the new high-speed railway across the M42 near Birmingham Business Park and Birmingham Airport. The new structure will be about 300m long by 25m wide and will cover about 130m of the M42.
Learn more about the M42 Box structure or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
M6 south viaduct
The M6 south viaduct will carry the new high-speed railway over the motorway and slip road near Birmingham Business Park and Birmingham Airport, between junctions 4 northbound and 4a southbound.
Learn more about the M6 south viaduct or read about the HS2 works and developments taking place in Solihull
Managing impacts of construction
We're working to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, reduce the impact on roads and transport, minimise our impact on the environment, and keep communities informed at every stage.
Current work in the area
Local area information
We’re making sure HS2 provides the best value for Britain by carrying out a full review of the programme for the government.
Our CEO Mark Wild is resetting HS2’s cost and schedule. He successfully led Crossrail’s recovery in the wake of major challenges. This led to the successful opening of the Elizabeth line – now the busiest in the UK.
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