Birmingham Curzon Street

A faster, greener, 21st-century gateway to London

• 49 minutes to London. 
• the first new intercity terminus to be built in Britain since the 19th century. 
• ‘Excellent’ sustainability – recognised by BREEAM (the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). 

A passenger-focused, accessible and sustainable station design

Passenger experience has shaped the detailed design process. This includes: 

• additional cycle parking spaces 
• planted areas that collect rainfall 
• landscaping, lighting, paving, and seating 
• accessible entrances 
• durable external ceramic tiles 
• a connected layout in the eastern concourse so passengers can change platforms without leaving the ticketed area. 

The station design focuses on accessibility and sustainability. It has an ‘excellent’ rating from BREEAM. This rating recognises its low energy usage. This was achieved by using LED lighting and solar panels, and minimising the building’s impact on the natural environment. 

There are open spaces and four public areas, including two squares and a promenade. The station will have cycle parking for more than 550 bicycles and accessible pedestrian routes. 

The station will strengthen Birmingham’s transport connections and support the regeneration of Eastside and Digbeth. It will play a vital role in the long-term economic future of the West Midlands. 

Supporting jobs, investment and local connectivity

The project supports more than 1,000 jobs during its main construction phase. This is part of a major investment in the West Midlands. In 2022 alone, contracts worth £816 million were awarded to local companies – almost twice the economic value delivered by the Commonwealth Games.  

When it’s operational, Curzon Street will connect passengers to the local transport network, including buses and the Midland Metro. A tram line will run alongside and under the station.