National Express opens bus garage in Birmingham

National Express West Midlands has moved into a new bus and maintenance garage in Birmingham, with the capacity to house a full fleet of electric buses and chargers.

The 6.5-acre site will provide a new base for more than 450 drivers, engineers and back office workers.

There are parking spaces for more than 170 buses, as well as 12 maintenance bays, three fuel bays, three bus washes and one chassis wash.

Other site facilities include a cafe, rest areas, a separate quiet space, shower facilities and dedicated training rooms. There is also a self-contained water recycling system for the bus washes.