Birmingham

:This article is about the city in England. For other uses, please see Birmingham, Alabama or other places named Birmingham.

Transport

:See main article: Transport in Birmingham

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Due in part to its central location in England, Birmingham is a major transport hub on the motorway, rail, and canal networks.

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England - Motorway - Rail - Canal

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It is served by a number of major roads, including the M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40, and M42 motorways.

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M5 - M6 - M6 Toll - M40 - M42

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Local public transport is by bus, local train and tram (the Midland Metro light railway system between the city centre and Wolverhampton). The number 11A and 11C outer circle bus routes are the longest urban bus routes in Europe. The city's main station, Birmingham New Street, is at the centre of the national rail network, whilst Birmingham International railway station serves Birmingham International Airport which has flights to cities across Europe and several Asian and North American destinations.

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Bus - Tram - Midland Metro - Light railway - Wolverhampton - Outer circle - Birmingham New Street - Birmingham International railway station - Birmingham International Airport - Asia - North America

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Birmingham is also notable for its canal system; formerly the lifeblood of the city's industries, their use is now mainly for pleasure. There are 35 miles (60 km) of canals in the city, most remaining navigable. The abundance of canals has led to the frequently made claim that "Birmingham has more canals than Venice". Although this is in some sense correct (Venice has 26 miles), Birmingham is far larger http://jquarter.members.beeb.net/walk6x.htm, and the types of waterway are very different. Birmingham's canals are comparatively shallow artificial channels, while those in Venice are primarily reinforced natural channels between islands of the lagoon on which the city stands.

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Venice - Waterway

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