The Station Standing At Curzon St Is Delayed

2nd June 2026

HS2 is still alive and kicking with the delivery of a glass dominated new high-speed intercity terminus at Curzon St, Birmingham still on track… take longer to deliver and cost more than previously set out.

It will be the first such terminus built since the 19th century. It will help cut Birmingham to London journey times to 49 minutes.

All the piles are in place to welcome trains via a new viaduct. Designs are complete. And the project is set to achieve BREEAM Excellent for its ambitious low carbon strategy, ensuring the station will operate at net-zero standards from opening.

It is underpinned by more than £816 million in contracts awarded to local businesses and will see the wider regeneration of Eastside and Digbeth.

Birmingham Curzon Street Station

Birmingham Curzon Street Station (BCSS) is one of HS2’s flagship projects and will become Britain’s first purpose-built high speed rail terminus. It is being delivered by Mace Construct in a Joint Venture with Dragados (MDJV).

Light

Designed by WSP and Grimshaw Architects, the station reinterprets the sweeping arched roofs of Britain’s Victorian railway pioneers for a modern era. The design focuses on openness, natural light and accessibility, with a fully-connected concourse that allows passengers to move easily between platforms.

Sustainability

Sustainability is central to the scheme. The station is designed to operate at net zero and is on track to achieve BREEAM Excellent. Its low energy strategy includes LED lighting, integrated solar panels, rainwater management and landscape-led environmental protection. More than 550 cycle spaces and improved pedestrian routes will support low carbon travel across the city.

More than a thousand jobs will be supported during the main construction phase, creating opportunities for local businesses and specialist trades.

Picture: A CGI of how will look. There is no completion date being offered. In May 2026, the government announced that HS2 will take longer to deliver and cost more than previously set out.