Birmingham’s New HS2 Station Set to Open in 2030
Construction is continuing on a new high-speed rail terminal in Birmingham that is expected to open in 2030. The £460 million Curzon Street station will become part of the HS2 network, linking Birmingham with London in just 49 minutes. The station is being built east of Birmingham city centre, beside the historic Curzon Street building from 1839, which is currently being restored as a listed landmark.
The new station will include seven platforms and stronger links with local transport, making journeys across Birmingham more straightforward. The design follows elements of Victorian railway architecture, including a curved roof that echoes the style of historic stations. Plans also include public squares at the entrance, together with terraces and green areas that create more room for walking, meeting others and spending time near the station.
HS2 aims to strengthen rail links between London and major cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Trains on the HS2 line are expected to reach speeds of up to 225 miles per hour, cutting travel time between major cities. Curzon Street will become the first new mainline city centre terminus built in Britain in more than 130 years, since London Marylebone opened in 1899.
Public spaces planned around the station
- Station Square with landscaped green area
- Curzon Square designed for outdoor events
- Curzon Promenade linking to Eastside City Park
- Paternoster Place featuring pedestrian routes
These additions are expected to improve access to nearby districts and support wider development in the surrounding area.
Faster rail connections could make it easier to plan trips between London and Birmingham, offering more flexibility when organising journeys across England. The new hub may also strengthen links with local transport, allowing easier access to cultural venues, parks and central districts. Improved connections can help shorten travel time and create more practical options when planning visits within the country.