We need investment in Kings Norton station

I am working with neighbouring MP, Al Carns, to try to get investment into Kings Norton Station.

After a number of delays, it looks like the reopened Camp Hill Line is on track for the end of this year. Services will run to Kings Norton, restoring 6 trains an hour.

This is good news for Kings Norton - but without investment in the middle platform and a turnaround facility, the rest of the Cross-City Line can’t be restored to its previous frequency.

I spoke to ITV Central about the issue along with commuters and small business owners:

Our joint letter can be read below.

During the General Election, people were told that the money had been found to reinstate the platform. I am afraid that this was never the case. Money had been put aside for design works only. Not a penny was allocated for the works themselves.

That decision is now due. I have raised the matter on a number of occasions with Ministers, and I will continue to push for investment in Kings Norton, Northfield, and Longbridge stations.

We are also working closely with local councillors Carmel Corrigan, Liz Clements, and Fred Grindrod to try to secure the upgrade.