West Midlands Relocates Routes for Station Repairs

Five bus routes relocate to Lichfield Street stops during three-week repair closure

Walsall Bus Station Closes 3 Stands for Repairs

Five bus routes at Walsall Bus Station will use temporary stops on Lichfield Street starting March 26, transit officials said. NX Bus West Midlands announced stands A, B, and C will close for essential repair works from Thursday, March 26 through Monday, April 13, 2026. Services 51, 77, 77A, 936, and X51 will relocate to alternative stops during the three-week closure period.

Context & Background

The closure affects three of Walsall Bus Station's primary boarding areas, requiring temporary relocations for routes serving Birmingham and Erdington. Transit officials said the repair works are necessary to maintain station infrastructure and ensure safe operations. Bus stations typically undergo periodic maintenance to address wear from daily service, though officials didn't specify what particular repairs these stands require. The three-week timeline represents one of the longer maintenance closures for the facility.

Key Details

Service 51 to Birmingham will move from stand A to stop WG on Lichfield Street, opposite Town Hall. Services 77 and 77A towards Erdington will relocate from stand C to stop WH on Lichfield Street, also opposite Town Hall. Service 936 to Birmingham will move from stand C to stop WH, while Service X51 to Birmingham will transfer from stand B to stop WG on Lichfield Street. All five routes will operate from the temporary Lichfield Street stops throughout the closure period.

Timeline & Implementation

The stand closures take effect Thursday, March 26, 2026, and are expected to last until Monday, April 13, approximately three weeks. NX Bus West Midlands apologized for any inconvenience caused by the temporary changes. Officials didn't specify whether advance signage will be posted at the closed stands or what notification timeline riders will receive before the changes begin.

Rider Impact & Moovit

Passengers are advised to use the alternative stops on Lichfield Street during the repair period. Riders accustomed to boarding at stands A, B, or C should allow extra time to locate the temporary stops opposite Town Hall. Moovit provides real-time updates for NX Bus West Midlands routes, including temporary stop changes and service alerts during the Walsall Bus Station maintenance period.