"Boris bikes" for Birmingham in October

Rail passengers will be able to hire bicycles from outside Birmingham's three city centre stations by mid-October.

Centro and Birmingham City Council have come up with the scheme that will see 60 bikes stored outside New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations for commuters to continue their journey.

Centro, London Midlands and Birmingham City Council have provided the funding for the £140,000 scheme which is similar to the "Boris bikes" scheme in London.