JAMES ABBOTT TAKES A TOUR AROUND THE CONURBATION IN THE COMPANY OF WEST MIDLANDS RAIL EXECUTIVE’S TOBY RACKLIFF
Birmingham is a railway success story. The mid 20th century image of the motor city, criss-crossed by new roads and where the local railways had little relevance, is outdated. In its place has come a thriving 21st century city centre, with a skyline punctuated by tower cranes erecting the office blocks that developers hope will capitalise on the connectivity posited by HS2. As employment opportunities in central Birmingham have blossomed, patronage on local rail services has soared.