The section of the Cross-City Line between Barnt Green and Redditch was single track.
Network Rail planned to increase capacity by adding a passing loop and second platform at Alvechurch.
This was also to include a footbridge and lifts to reach the new platform.
This was to allow the service to be increased from two to three trains per hour.
The scheme was approved in November 2013.

The Work to upgrade Alvechurch station began in November 2013.
As of January 2014 the station was cleared and work began on building the new platform and footbridge.

In May 2014 the lift shaft on platform 2 was clearly visible from platform 1.

The section of line between Longbridge and Redditch was closed for 2 months from July 2014 to the end of August 2014 for the new track to be laid and overhead cables to be installed.
It was reopened on 1 September 2014.
The improved service began in December 2014.
The section of the Cross-City Line between Barnt Green and Redditch was single track. Network Rail planned to increase capacity by adding a passing loop and second platform at Alvechurch. This was also to include a footbridge and lifts to reach the new platform. This was to allow the service to be increased from two to three trains per hour. The scheme was approved in November 2013.
The Work to upgrade Alvechurch station began in November 2013. As of January 2014 the station was cleared and work began on building the new platform and footbridge.
In May 2014 the lift shaft on platform 2 was clearly visible from platform 1.
The section of line between Longbridge and Redditch was closed for 2 months from July 2014 to the end of August 2014 for the new track to be laid and overhead cables to be installed. It was reopened on 1 September 2014. The improved service began in December 2014.
Alvechurch railway station