The Conservative Party Conference will take place at the ICC in Birmingham, from Sunday 29 September to Wednesday 2 October 2024.

As a result, there will be restrictions on Broad Street meaning some bus services will be diverted from Tuesday 24 September to Friday 4 October 2024.

Also, tram services will not run between Edgbaston Village and the Library from 20:00 Wednesday 25 September until end of service Thursday 3 October 2024.

Service users and carers are advised to allow more time for your journey as travelling on public transport may take longer than usual due to route diversions and disruption. 

Public transport disruption in Birmingham

Bus disruption

  • There will be disruption to buses from 7.30pm on Wednesday 25 September until Wednesday 2 October. The following services will be affected: NXWM Birmingham 9, 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 23, 24, 126, X8 and X10.
  • Due to the closure of a section of Broad Street outside the ICC and Centenary Square for the Conservative Party Conference, all bus services will be diverted away from the area. Passengers intending to board services on Broad Street can use the stops before and after the Sheepcote Street junction.    
  • Visit the Transport for West Midlands website for further information.

Tram disruption

  • From 8pm on Wednesday 25 September until the end of service on Wednesday 2 October, there will be no West Midlands Metro service between the Library and Edgbaston Village. Visit the West Midlands Metro website for further information.