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# Progress being made on plans to convert former Lichfield railway line into greenway for cyclists and walkers, council says
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/progress-being-made-on-plans-to-convert-former-lichfield-railway-line-into-greenway-for-cyclists-and-walkers-council-says/
- Published: 2023-03-20T08:03:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-20T08:06:11.000Z
- Description: Progress is being made on plans to transform a mothballed railway line into a route for cyclists and walkers, council chiefs say.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

Progress is being made on plans to transform a mothballed railway line into a route for cyclists and walkers, council chiefs say.

The former former South Staffordshire Railway Line, which opened in 1849, was used for passenger travel and freight but has not been used for decades.

The aim is to link the Lichfield section to The McClean Way – an established walking and cycling route which runs from Walsall to Brownhills – and Chasewater Country Park.

Lichfield District Council say they are in the final stages of negotiations with Network Rail to secure the lease to the land.

Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of the council, said:

> “Creating a walking and cycling route on this former railway line will deliver fitness and mental health benefits to our residents and aid our visitor economy.  
>  
> “A beautiful greenway already runs from Walsall to Brownhills – I am looking forward to seeing it extended as far as Lichfield.”   
>  
> Cllr Doug Pullen, Lichfield District Council

The Council is also working with Sustrans, the national walking and cycling charity, on the project, and community groups are set to lead the transformation of the line into a traffic-free greenway. 

The line branches off from the Cross City Line just south of Lichfield City Station, crosses over Birmingham Road and Chesterfield Road, runs alongside Sainte Foy Avenue, over Falkland Road and Fosseway Lane, up to and beyond the A461 Walsall Road at Pipehill, over the M6 Toll and on to Brownhills.