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On track: How the new station will look
University station to get upgraded
One of the West Midlands’ busiest railway stations is set for a major redevelopment to improve facilities for passengers. University Station in Edgbaston
is used by 3.3 million passengers a year – vastly more than the 400,000 it was designed for in the 1970s. The expansion of the University
of Birmingham, together with the ongoing development of University Hospital Birmingham and regeneration of the surrounding area, have all contributed to the huge growth in passenger numbers. The West Midlands Rail
Executive and Transport for West Midlands are leading the project to create a station which will handle 7.2 million passengers a year. The new station building, located
close to the existing station, will offer a bright and comfortable space and new facilities for passengers. Platforms will be connected by a
wide footbridge which will also provide direct access from the station across the canal to the university campus. The initial station designs are
being finalised and will be published for public consultation later this summer. The new station is expected to
be completed and open by the end of 2021, in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games when the university hosts the hockey and squash competitions.
‘The University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are two landmarks of the West Midlands’
West Midlands mayor Andy
Street said: “The University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital are two landmarks of the West Midlands, but they have outgrown their 49- year-old station. “This new station would never
have been possible without collaborative working, and so I would like to place on record my thanks to all the partners involved in this scheme.”
Turkish adds Dreamliners
Up to 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft are to join Turkish Airlines’ fleet over the next four years. The 787-9 can fly 7,635 nautical
miles (14,140 km) in addition to carrying more cargo. It also allows operators to
achieve better fuel efficiency per seat compared to the previous airplanes in its class. Turkish Airlines’ Dreamliner has a
seating capacity for 300 passengers, including 270 economy class seats
and 30 business class seats.
İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ chairman of the board and executive committee, said: “The aircraft’s advanced technology, fuel efficiency, and passenger-centric cabin design will all help us remain the first choice for travellers and provide our loyal flyers across the globe with a best-in-class experience for years to come.” Turkish Airlines operates twice
daily flights from Birmingham to its hub airport in Istanbul.
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