UK Launches £61 Million Rail Project After 80 Years

The UK is advancing a £61 million transport initiative to restore passenger trains along a historic line that last operated in 1941, reconnecting Kings Heath, Moseley Village, and Pineapple Road. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

UK Invests in Rail Revival for Better Connectivity

Construction teams are accelerating work on the long-dormant Camp Hill Line in the West Midlands. The project aims to link three stations with the national network by the end of this year.

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Initially expected in 2023, the launch experienced delays that pushed the timeline to 2024, then 2025. However, new milestones signal that the infrastructure plan is finally moving forward.

Kings Heath now features completed platforms and lift shafts. Crews will begin installing a new footbridge this spring, and a pedestrian crossing is also being developed for safer station access.

UK Restores Camp Hill Line for Future Growth

At Moseley Village and Pineapple Road, construction teams are actively building platforms and updating infrastructure. Both stations are expected to open by year’s end, keeping the updated timeline intact.

The Camp Hill Line originally opened in 1840 and carried passengers until the Second World War. Since then, it has only served freight and express routes passing through without stopping.

Local leaders see the renewed line as a catalyst for economic development and reduced traffic congestion. More importantly, the project provides residents with a modern and sustainable travel alternative.

The UK’s commitment to revitalizing regional transport reflects a broader strategy to modernize infrastructure. Progress at each construction site strengthens optimism that the line will open as planned.

Source, photo: www.travelandtourworld.com

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