Birmingham Cross City Line May 2026

The concept for a unified line began in 1970 when the newly formed sought to integrate local rail services. The project, approved in 1971 and officially opened on May 8, 1978 , merged existing tracks into a single through-service:

: On November 28, 1988, the line was extended to Lichfield Trent Valley . Birmingham Cross City Line

As the line gained popularity, its reach and infrastructure were significantly upgraded: The concept for a unified line began in