HS2 has started the bidding for the £370 million contract to build Interchange Station near Solihull.
Now contractors are being urged to put themselves forward for the multi-million pound project which could support up to 1,000 new jobs at the peak of construction.
Interchange Station is being marketed as one of the best connected stations on the new high speed network in the Midlands.
Up to five trains per hour will pass through the station in both directions - with an estimated total of 175,000 seats per day.
The station will be constructed on a site which covers an area of 150 hectares, located within a triangle of land formed by the M42, A45 and A452.
Work so far has included construction of modular bridges over the M42 and A446, and remodelling of the road network in the area to facilitate access to the new station.
HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson said: "HS2's Interchange Station will be one of the best-connected places in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ, bringing together rail, road and air transport links and this milestone takes us one step closer to delivering a new, modern, zero-carbon station.
"This investment in the West Midlands will support 1,000 jobs, create new jobs and businesses, and regenerate the region as we build back better."
HS2's stations director Matthew Botelle said: "The start of the search for our construction contractor is a significant step in the journey to build HS2's Interchange Station in the Midlands.
"We've worked closely with our multi-disciplinary design team Arup to design the station to be net zero in operation, which is a key part of our strategy to reduce carbon and build the most sustainable railway in the world.
"The wider regeneration around Interchange Station is an even bigger prize, with thousands of jobs, new homes and commercial development set to transform the economic potential for people and businesses in the region."
Councillor Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Council added: "This announcement is a huge step towards realising the vision we created for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Central Hub.
"HS2 and the interchange station will supercharge the economy of Solihull and the wider region, bringing jobs, homes and opportunities and it is vital that we do our utmost to capture its benefits.
"This is a fantastic project for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ construction industry and we look forward to continuing to work closely with HS2 and its contractors to ensure the interchange station supports our ambitions."
The tender shortlist for the contract will be announced later this year and the contract awarded in 2022.
