Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has selected Mott McDonald to carry out a study to create a new integrated public transport hub.

The hub aims to provide both residents and visitors with links between the city's airport, Birmingham Interchange HS2 station and landmarks such as the NEC, Genting Arena and new Genting Resorts World complex.

Current modes of transport used by commuters include mainline rail, local and intercity bus routes, cars, taxis and an automatic people mover connecting to Birmingham Airport. Future modes include the extension of the Midland Metro tram network, up to six bus-based rapid transit routes and an automatic people mover connecting the Birmingham Interchange HS2 station to Birmingham Airport.

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Mott MacDonald, in partnership with architects Grimshaw, will deliver outline scheme design, strategic advice, stakeholder engagement, risk management, architecture, engineering and cost estimating services. The consultancy will also offer planning advice, transport modelling, business case development, funding and financing advice and environmental appraisals. In addition to creating an efficient transport interchange, the study will look to integrate the transport hub with the emerging masterplans at Birmingham Airport and National Exhibition Centre.

Kevin Riley, Mott MacDonald's project director, said: "We're delighted to be involved in this landmark project that will improve critical transport links in the region and help capture inward investment as a result of HS2. This study will provide an exciting opportunity to bring together a host of our multidisciplinary skills from across a number of our offices."

(CD/MH)