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Railway congestion under review

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    A review of the West Midlands railways is under way, by the backers of a £500m revamp for Birmingham New Street.

    The Birmingham Gateway redevelopment was announced in February and aims to give the ageing station a new look.

    But there have been complaints that it does not mean New Street - already facing congestion leading to delays - could handle any more trains.

    Network Rail is expected to deliver its review of rail capacity in Birmingham and the West Midlands by mid-June. It is looking at long-term rail growth and the challenges this would bring to the network.

    Passengers arriving and leaving New Street station often face delays with trains held up waiting for a platform because of congestion.

    The Gateway project is mainly concerned with the appearance of the station, plus its shopping and facilities above the platforms.

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    SOURCE: BBC
     
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