Birmingham Cross City Line Official

: Initially, services utilized refurbished Class 116 Diesel Multiple Units . 2. Expansion and Modernization (1980s–1990s)

: The project saw the reopening of Five Ways station and the construction of new stations like University and Longbridge to serve the expanding city. Birmingham Cross City Line

: A £64.5 million project to electrify the route was completed on June 6, 1993 . : Initially, services utilized refurbished Class 116 Diesel

: It linked Four Oaks in the north to Longbridge in the south via Birmingham New Street . Birmingham Cross City Line

The line continues to be a central part of Birmingham's identity and transport strategy: