Work has started on a £10m railway station that will play a key role in getting spectators to next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

The new station at Perry Barr is part of the wider £500m regeneration of the area. It is the closest station to the 40,000-seat Alexander Stadium which will host both the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics events. The £72m redevelopment of the stadium was designed by Arup.

Local practice Glancy Nicholls was appointed to help with a revised planning application after the original design by Waldeck Consulting was rejected by councillors last year.

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