Great Barr Route Information
A route is planned from the City Centre taking Metro through
Lancaster Circus and along the A34 corridor to a terminus near to Motorway Junction M5, Junction 7.
A Park and Ride site is being considered for this route to attract motorists out of their cars and help to alleviate congestion on this very busy arterial route to and from the city.
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Number of stops |
17 |
| Length |
10 km |
| Journey time | |
| Great Barr to Bull Street | 23 mins |
| Perry Barr One Stop to Broad Street | 18 mins |
| Six Ways, Aston to New Street Station | 11 mins |
| Service Pattern | |
| Peak (7am - 7pm) | every 4 - 6 mins |
| Off Peak | every 10 mins |
New high capacity vehicles will be able to carry over 200
passengers with zero emissions, reducing pollution and
improving air quality in local centres.
This route will provide a fast, frequent link from Birmingham City
Centre to Perry Barr One Stop, The UCE, Scott Arms and the
Alexander stadium.
A large part of this route lies within the South Black Country and West Birmingham regeneration zone. Construction of this route will help to regenerate the local economy and boost employment opportunities.