Birmingham City plans £20m fan tunnel to £3bn stadium

Tom Wagner, chairman of Birmingham City FC, has proposed a £20 million underground tunnel to connect Birmingham New Street station with a new £3 billion stadium complex in Bordesley Green. The 1.5-mile tunnel aims to facilitate the transport of fans using electric buses, potentially moving thousands of people an hour. Wagner envisions this project as part of a broader sports and entertainment hub that could revitalize East Birmingham, emphasizing that local and regional authorities support the initiative but central government backing is essential. He acknowledged the complexity and cost of traditional subway systems, suggesting this tunnel as a more feasible alternative. Wagner urged for more local advocacy to gain governmental support, noting the economic benefits the project could bring to the area. The plans come as Birmingham City looks to regain prominence in football after years of being out of the Premier League.