The Binley / Willenhall area of Coventry has been shortlisted for the construction of a new railway station.
Three locations have been shortlisted by the West Midlands Rail Executive following a feasibility study. In addition to Coventry, there are proposals for stations at Castle Bromwich and Tettenhall in Wolverhampton.
The three areas are in line to get a share of £1million earmarked by transport bosses to develop proposals for new railway stations.
The cash will be used to develop schemes for new stations. The one in Coventry East would cover Binley and Willenhall on the Rugby line from Coventry.
The study concluded a new station could provide much-needed improvement to public transport for Binley and Willenhall. The area was selected due to its high levels of deprivation and lack of transport connectivity.
The cash was awarded to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) by the Department for Transport.
Further proposed stations which have not made the shortlist, including one in Foleshill, could be reconsidered once the Midlands Rail Hub is under construction. The WMCA added it remains ‘confident’ a new station at Coundon Road could still happen.
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street said: “With five new railway stations under construction and a sixth on the way, we’re getting on with delivering the transport infrastructure local people want to see right across our region.
“We’ve now whittled down our list of stations to a priority list of these three as these are the ones most likely to deliver the biggest benefit to the communities they serve.
“For those locations which did not make the shortlist, we’re still looking at ways to bring forward delivery.
“New rail infrastructure can be transformative for an area – offering residents sustainable and convenient access to rapid and reliable public transport.
“That’s why it’s good news that local people will benefit from these stations very soon.”