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Railways: West Midlands

Asked by Laurence TurnerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 126912

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department has assessed the potential merits of constructing (a) the Bordesley Chord West (b) the Bordesley Chord East at the same time.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Network Rail awarded a contract for detailed design for the Western phase of Midlands Rail Hub (including both Bordesley Chords) in December 2025. Progressing to delivery is subject to securing necessary consents and a final investment decision, which will consider the value for money and affordability of constructing both chords at the same time.

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