Stourbridge Bus Station is now closed for redevelopment

Stourbridge bus station serves over 700 buses per day. The existing facility no longer meets the needs of a modern bus based interchange, or offers the world class public transport facilities we aim to provide for passengers.

The bus station closed on Sunday 24 October 2010.

Foster Street East Subway temporarily closed on

Monday 3rd October 2011

As part of the new Stourbridge Interchange works the subway at Foster Street East temporarily closed (the closure includes the whole length of subway from the top of the ramps to the top of the steps)on Monday 3rd October 2011.

Centro will continue to provide a free shuttle bus (details below).

Customers will need to use alternative walking routes whilst the subway is closed.

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Stourbridge Interchange - progress update

Work is continuing to progress on the redevelopment of the new Stourbridge Interchange and it remains on target to open in Spring 2012. 

The steelwork frame, glazing and roof for the main facilities building are complete. Inside, works are progressing on installing the customer information and fire alarm systems, and completion of the new public toilets, retail area and manager's office. On the adjacent waiting area building the steelwork frame, glazing and roof are also complete. Works are progressing to complete the internal layout. In addition to the inverted conical canopies, a perimeter canopy has been installed around the site. Below ground level, works are progressing to the subway floors. As the project moves forward, work will continue to complete the buildings and external works around the site.

The new station will provide major improvements for passengers in Stourbridge and we are pleased that the work remains on track.

Stourbridge Interchange - Improved facilities

The new scheme which will be called Stourbridge Interchange, will have an impressive facilities building and concourse which will serve the majority of bus stands.

Other waiting areas will also be of a high quality, spacious design to improve passenger circulation and comfort.

The features in the new facilities building will include toilets, a unit which could provide passenger information and tickets, and electronic passenger information boards which will tell passengers when their bus is due. There will also be CCTV, help points, an internal public address system and automatic pedestrian access doors that only open when the bus arrives.

Temporary bus stands

During construction of the new Stourbridge Interchange, passengers will need to catch their bus from temporary bus stops. Shelters will be provided at all stops.

Stops are located at Parkfield Road and Birmingham Street. The stop location map  details the temporary bus stands, shuttle bus route, walking routes into Stourbridge town centre and the information points.

You can also find details of where to board your bus, which stand to get on/off your bus and shuttle bus stop locations.

Free Stourbridge shuttle bus

A free shuttle bus linking the temporary bus stop locations to Stourbridge town centre has been provided. The bus operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. The shuttle bus route is a loop along Parkfield Road, Vauxhall Road, Birmingham Street, St John's Road, High Street, Market Street, Bell Street, New Street, St John's Road, Church Street, Parkfield Road.

The shuttle bus will only serve stops at Parkfield Road, Birmingham Street, High Street and Market Street.

Walking routes

There are five walking routes into the town centre. Whilst construction takes place we will need to close one or two of the routes at a time for some periods during the project.

We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause and we will try and keep disruption to a minimum. We will ensure that people will always be able to access the town centre. Route closures will be displayed on this website and on local information boards (see stop location map for locations of boards). Walking routes

Exhibitions

Centro held four exhibitions to tell people about the project and temporary stop locations during October 2010 and these are detailed below.

All exhibitions were held on the Network West Midlands Exhibition Bus at Stourbridge bus station.

Where to board your bus

Following customer and operator feedback, some services changed their drop off and pick up stops after the closure. These are in bold. 

Additional Shelters

Centro has also listened carefully to customers requests about how the temporary stops can be improved. As a result of passenger and operator feedback an extra shelter has been provided at Stand F on Birmingham Street, an additional shelter has been ordered for stand H on Parkfield Road and a shelter has also been provided for drivers to use during their layover next to Stand A on Birmingham Street.

Alternative Format

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Telephone 0121 214 7214 or email customerrelations@centro.org.uk 

Network West Midlands

Centro, the region's Transport Authority is responsible for developing and promoting public transport in the region.

Centro works closely with the West Midlands metropolitan districts and the private companies who operate bus, train and Metro services. All are partners in Network West Midlands and are working together to provide better passenger information and invest in improved facilities and services.