University Station at the University of Birmingham

University Station opened in 1978 and continues to serve the University of Birmingham and QEHB. The new buildings opened on 28th Jan 2024 to the public.


UNIVERSITY STATION

Vincent Drive, Edgbaston

Birmingham, B15 2TT

University Station artists impression

Artists Impression from Associated Architects.

 

Partner(s): West Midlands Combined Authority/ West Midlands Railway Executive/ University of Birmingham

Architect: Associated Architects

Contractor: Volkerfitzpatrick

Enquiries: TBD

 

In brief

Creation of a new £56 million University railway station.

With the station stretched to capacity as one of the busiest in the region and, with growth estimated to rise in the next twenty years, the decision was taken to replace the existing station to provide enhanced passenger facilities and improved connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.

The station, which will keep its existing exit to provide a safe, fluid flow through the site, will facilitate wider platforms with longer canopies, heated waiting areas, improved amenities, retail, and changing areas.

A new passenger footbridge will also be constructed over the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, seamlessly linking with University of Birmingham campus to the station and beyond – offering fluid access for thousands of passengers per day.

With a new spacious forecourt in front of the station providing dedicated pick up/drop off points, an area for approx. 20 cycles will be positioned in the new area of public open space on the station approach.

The Office of Rail and Road has given permission for it to open on Sunday 28th January 2024.

University of Birmingham artists impression

Artists Impression from Associated Architects.

University of Birmingham artists impression

Artists Impression from Associated Architects.

 

History of University Station

University Station was opened in 1978 on the Cross City Line, by the then Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt. Hon. William Rodgers PC. MP. during May 1978. The Birmingham Civic Society awarded the Forward Prize 1978 to the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive for their outstanding service to the citizens of Birmingham in creating the Cross City Line.

University Station plaquesPlaques at University Station (May 2016). Photography by Elliott Brown

It is located a short distance away from the old Somerset Road Station (which closed in the 1930s) at the Westgate. It was built close to the site of Metchley Roman Fort.

University StationUniversity Station (January 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

The Cross City line was electrified in 1993, and the current Class 323 Electric Multiple Unit trains were introduced into service by British Railways.

After privatisation of the railway, Central Trains ran the station from 1997 to 2007, followed by London Midland from 2007 to 2017. The current franchise operator West Midlands Railway has been running the station since the end of 2017.

University StationLondon Midland 323208 at University Station (July 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

CONSTRUCTION

May 2021 - 

Work has started in 2021 at University Station. It is visible from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, as well as from New Fosse Way and Vincent Drive at the University of Birmingham.

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University Station

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (May 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

AUGUST 2021 - 

Into mid to late summer, the structure is rising at Vincent Drive, and opposite at Westgate; while trains continue to use the 1978 station.

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (August 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2021 - 

A new footbridge was installed over the Cross City Line during the autumn of 2021. Work continues at the station between the Christmas and New Year period.

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (December 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

May 2022 -

The new build isn't quite finished yet, but you can see it from the platforms of the old University Station.

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (May 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

June 2022 -

With a month to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, it doesn't look like the new University Station will be completed by then, and they will have to continue to use the old station.

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University Station

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (June 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

August 2022 -

A month after the Commonwealth Games came and went from the University of Birmingham, the station is still incomplete. It sounds like the station was really busy during the 11 days of the games. Views below taken from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

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University Station

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University StationRedevelopment of University Station (August 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

October 2022 -

The expanded platforms were opened before the Commonwealth Games. But the new station buildings are a long way from being complete or opened. The gap between the curved platform and the doors of the trains is a bit large, with the Class 323, hopefully this wont be an issue on the new Class 730's to be introduced from 2023.

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University StationUniversity Station (October 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

February 2023 -

It now seems likely that the new University Station wont open until at least Autumn 2023?

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University StationUniversity Station (February 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

West Midlands Railway 323221 seen in Regional Railways livery stops at the platform before heading onto Redditch.

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University StationUniversity Station (February 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

June 2023 -

Finishing touches on the Vincent Drive side, but how many months left before the new building is opened to the public?

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University Station

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University StationUniversity Station (June 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

July 2023 -

A look at the new entrance bridge and steps from Westgate. The pavement normally open to pedestrians was closed, and probably wont reopen until all the construction here is completed.

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University StationUniversity Station (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

August 2023 -

Some views from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal to the rusted footbridge, yet to open. Also some more views from the X21 bus, they are now landscaping outside.

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University StationUniversity Station (August 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2023 -

Last update of 2023, and it doesn't look like the new buildings will be opening now until sometime in 2024?

University StationUniversity Station (December 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

January 2024 -

The ORR given permission for the new buildings to open, so one last visit to the station, and catch a train here before the buildings open to the public, by early February 2024.

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University Station

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University Station

 

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University StationUniversity Station (January 2024). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

POST OPENING

FEBRUARY 2024 -

The new station buildings was opened on Sunday 28th January 2024, with the main entrance on Vincent Drive, and a footbridge and ramp to the University campus over the canal. Looks like a few finishing touches need doing at areas that were still fenced off, otherwise it was looking good so far.

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University StationUniversity Station (February 2024). Photography by Elliott Brown

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31 Jan 2024 - Elliott Brown 		News & Updates

University Station progress from May 2022 to January 2024

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The new University Station buildings opened on Sunday 28th January 2024. Here's our photo update from May 2022 to January 2024. The station was open throughout the works, and the extended platforms were open in time for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, but was delays for some reason in completing the station, beyond 2022. We'll get another update at a later date.

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University Station progress from May 2022 to January 2024





The new University Station buildings opened on Sunday 28th January 2024. Here's our photo update from May 2022 to January 2024. The station was open throughout the works, and the extended platforms were open in time for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, but was delays for some reason in completing the station, beyond 2022. We'll get another update at a later date.


It was supposed to open in July 2022, but is now going to fully open on Sunday 28th January 2024. 

Photo progress gallery below from May 2022 to January 2024.

* Note that all these photos were taken before the new buildings were opened to the public.

 

May 2022

Worcester & Birmingham Canal view near the University of Birmingham, the new buildings under scaffolding.

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First look at the extended platforms from platform 1 at University.

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Cross Country Trains Class 220 Voyager passed non stop towards Birmingham New Street.

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West Midlands Railway 323209 calls at University, platform 2.

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West Midlands Railway 170501 passes on a service to Worcester Foregate Street (this train is now at sister company East Midlands Railway).

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West Midlands Railway 323208 calls at University, platform 1 (this train has since moved to Northern Trains).

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June 2022

From the X21 bus top deck, before the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games began. Clearly it wouldn't be ready for summer 2022.

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A day later, a comparison with the 1978 building (right, still open) and 2024 building (left).

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August 2022

Views of University Station from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal. Some scaffolding had come down at the time.

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October 2022

Approaching from New Fosse Way and the Westgate entrance.

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One last look during 2022 at the platforms, clearly the buildings wouldn't open by the end of the year.

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Cross Country Voyager Class 220 passing at speed towards the south west.

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West Midlands Railway 323217 stops at University, to take me to Birmingham New Street.

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February 2023

First University update of 2023, as usual the walk up the Worcester & Birmingham Canal from the Selly Oak Shopping Park.

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This time I walked to the far end of platform 1, buildings appeared to be complete, but would not open for at least another year.

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This was the day, when I managed to get West Midlands Railway 323221 in the Regional Railways Centro livery!

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Later that month, some views from the X21 bus as it went up Pritchatts Road and Vincent Drive.

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June 2023

A walk along Prichatts Road and Vincent Drive for more views of the station.

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July 2023

A look at the new access footbridge from the University of Birmingham, near the Westgate.

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This will be one of the new station entrances from Westgate and New Fosse Way.

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August 2023

Approaching University Station again from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

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Views from the X21 bus on Vincent Drive.

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A week later, views from the X22 bus on Vincent Drive.

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January 2024

With the news that the ORR had given permission for the new University Station buildings to open on Sunday 28th January 2024, I had one last visit to the station before it opened to the public.

The usual views from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal on the walk from Selly Oak Shopping Park.

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Looks pretty much the same from platform 1, the boards with train times were on. Some labels needed peeling off.

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A Cross Country Trains Class 220 Voyager in the direction of Birmingham New Street.

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West Midlands Railway 323241 seen arriving at platform 2.

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My West Midlands Railway Class 323 train arrived, to take me one way to Birmingham New Street.

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12 Jan 2022 - Elliott Brown 		Gallery

The rebuilding of University Station - progress from May to December 2021

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University Station originally opened on the Cross City Line in 1978 to serve the University of Birmingham, and now the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Work began to build the new station buildings around Spring 2021. By Winter 2021-22 the main buildings are taking shape and getting cladded. The old station remains open throughout the works. Three photo updates from Elliott.

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The rebuilding of University Station - progress from May to December 2021





University Station originally opened on the Cross City Line in 1978 to serve the University of Birmingham, and now the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Work began to build the new station buildings around Spring 2021. By Winter 2021-22 the main buildings are taking shape and getting cladded. The old station remains open throughout the works. Three photo updates from Elliott.


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First some photos of University Station in the years before the redevelopment.

View of University Station from platform 1 during March 2012. This was my first time getting off a train here.

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Below a view from Westgate taken in January 2013. Sometimes also called University Road West.

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In July 2017, a view of a London Midland Class 323 Electric Multiple Unit train, as seen from platform 2. By December of that year the franchise transferred over to West Midlands Railway. 323208 was the number.

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By December 2019 there was a new West Midlands Railway sign outside the station on Westgate, replacing the old Network West Midlands one.

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In August 2020, a view of University Station, after restrictions were being lifted at the time, but was no access to the University of Birmingham's Edgbaston Campus to members of the public who were not members of staff or students.

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29th May 2021

First views of the new University Station getting built from the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near the University of Birmingham in Edgbaston.

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The old 1978 station building remains open from the Westgate with a view of Old Joe (before the clock hands were removed).

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View from the bus stops of the site from New Fosse Way. The new station buildings would be built alongside Vincent Drive, near NHS Blood & Transplant Birmingham and the Birmingham Research Park.

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6th August 2021

In the summer of 2021, I got a train down from Birmingham New Street Station. West Midlands Railway 170509. In a purple livery (as it will soon transfer to East Midlands Railway).

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Behind the train you could see the structure of the new building going up.

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Heading down Vincent Drive.

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It was possible to see Old Joe behind the new building before it was complete last summer.

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Now on Pritchatts Road from the bridge over the Cross City Line and Worcester & Birmingham Canal. There will not be access to the station from this end.

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28th December 2021

Starting this time from Pritchatts Road, after checking out Old Joe (now with clock hands reinstated), the same view as 5 months earlier from the bridge over the Worcester & Birmingham Canal and the Cross City Line. The new station building has a new footbridge. When complete it will have an entrance to Westgate.

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Heading up Vincent Drive to a more complete looking station, although a lot to complete.

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Near the bus stops on New Fosse Way. Work was still going on here during the Christmas - New Year holidays.

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Photos taken by Elliott Brown can also be found on Twitter: ellrbrown

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