Birmingham Cross City Line -

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

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

: A £64.5 million project to electrify the route was completed on June 6, 1993 . : It linked Four Oaks in the north

The concept for a unified line began in 1970 when the newly formed sought to integrate local rail services. The project, approved in 1971 and officially opened on May 8, 1978 , merged existing tracks into a single through-service: Birmingham Cross City Line

As the line gained popularity, its reach and infrastructure were significantly upgraded: