'Future-proofed' plans for HS2 station passed

'NOW GET ON WITH IT' CITY COUNCIL PLANNER URGES PROJECT BOSSES

- ALEXANDER BROCK Local Democracy Reporter

PLANS for the revised design of Birmingham’s new flagship high speed railway station have been approved - but HS2 has been urged to “get on with it”.

The proposals for Curzon Street Station, the city centre terminus of the divisive HS2 line, will help to “future proof” the station, according to those behind the plans.

They include a change in material from timber to aluminium within the station roof due to recently tightened fire standards while the eastern concourse has also been re-planned.

The plans were considered at a council planning where Cllr Gareth Moore (Con, Erdington ) said he supported the application but expressed frustration at the progress made so far.