BHX passengers using the shuttle have been told to expect delays at peak times until February 2026
BHX passengers face the prospect of ‘extended wait times’ until early 2026
Passengers travelling to and from Birmingham Airport (BHX) by monorail have been warned to expect ‘extended wait times’ starting from today.
BHX says its Air-Rail Link monorail service to Birmingham International Train Station will be cut to one shuttle until February 2026.
The airport said this is due to “essential planned maintenance”.
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The monorail, which is a free service, usually operates two shuttles on a dual track with journeys taking around two-minutes.
BHX said the monorail will be operating every six minutes from 3.30am to 12.30am each day.
The ‘Air-Rail Link’ monorail system at Birmingham Airport(Image: BirminghamLive)
However the airport warned passengers could face delays at peak-times and recommended allowing extra time for journeys.
It’s set to cause disruption for travellers arriving by train, which is a popular method of arriving to the airport.
A spokesperson for BHX said on X today (November 15): “The Air-Rail Link will be operating on one-shuttle until February 2026 for essential planned maintenance.
“There will be a shuttle available approximately every six minutes, 03:30 – 00:30 daily.
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“This may lead to extended waits at peak-times.”
BHX said there was alternative “safe walking routes” between the airport terminal and Birmingham International.