Plans for HS2’s new Interchange station in Solihull have been given the green light.

The planning application for the station and the surrounding landscape and public realm, along with an automated people mover, were approved by Solihull council this week.

The station, designed by Arup, recently became the first in the world to achieve Breeam “outstanding” certification at the design stage – putting it in the top 1% of buildings in the UK for eco-friendly credentials.

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