Birmingham's public transport system is incoherent with disconnected metro, bus, and rail networks, unlike successful integrated systems in other cities. An underground metro network could better connect residential and commercial areas, reduce congestion, and encourage investment by providing a green, frequent alternative to driving. However, a fully integrated underground system would require billions of pounds to construct.

1. Birmingham Council House Thursday 2 nd April 2009 Jamie Hodgson Aaron Pereira Jamie Phillips

2. Opinions on Birmingham’s Public Transport Evidently, something needs doing. “ Hagley Road, Jam-packed full of cars!” “ Ubiquitous, but not on time!” “ I had to wait an hour and a half for a bus, at prime time!!”

6. Cologne – an S-bahn network reaching into the suburbs

8. The Brumderground Castle Vale

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