Fares Announced for Birmingham's New Railway Stations on Camp Hill Line
Rail authorities have disclosed the ticket prices for passengers using the highly anticipated new railway stations in Birmingham, which are set to open soon. The three stations on the Camp Hill line—Moseley, Kings Heath, and Pineapple Road—will mark the return of passenger services to the area for the first time since the 1940s, offering a much-needed boost to local transport options.
Pricing Details for the New Stations
At a recent public meeting in Moseley, Transport for West Midlands informed attendees that all three stations will fall under 'Zone 3'. A return ticket to and from New Street Station will cost £5.50 during peak times or £3.70 off-peak. For shorter journeys between the new stations, the fares are as follows:
- An anytime return ticket from Moseley to Kings Heath or Kings Heath to Pineapple Road will be priced at £3.90, with an off-peak return costing £3.10. A peak single ticket for these routes will also be £3.10.
- Travel from Moseley to Pineapple Road will cost £4.30 for an anytime return, £3.60 for an off-peak return, and £3.50 for a peak single ticket.
Moseley councillor Izzy Knowles shared on her Facebook page that the initial timetable will feature trains every half hour, but this will reduce to one per hour after 8pm and on Sundays. She noted that assurances were given that this schedule could be revised in the future based on passenger demand and feedback.
Public Reaction to the Fares
Local residents have expressed that the rail fares are reasonable and comparable to existing bus services in the area. Currently, bus fares include a single trip costing £3 and a daysaver priced at £5.20, making the new rail options competitive.
Isaac Samuel, a resident, commented: "£5.50 from here to Birmingham doesn't sound too bad to me. £3 from here to Kings Heath, that's quite a lot for what actually isn't going very far because it's really only around the corner. I suppose it depends what kind of use you're putting it to. Compared to the bus it's also not that bad. The buses don't have a single return ticket but they do have a daysaver which is £5.20. So, they sound pretty comparable really in terms of fares."
Another local, Vicky Fisher, added: "I think it's reasonable as it's about the same as the bus. The £5.50 return is about the same as a day pass on the bus. Even though you can walk to Kings Heath from Moseley in less than 15 minutes, sometimes people don't want to go up the big hill."
The introduction of these stations is expected to enhance connectivity and provide a viable alternative to bus travel, with fares designed to be accessible and in line with current transport costs in Birmingham.
