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The station closed in 1965, and there is little evidence of the existence at the site. The lines through the station are in use today as part of the [[Walsall to Wolverhampton Line]]. |
The station closed in 1965, and there is little evidence of the existence at the site. The lines through the station are in use today as part of the [[Walsall to Wolverhampton Line]]. |
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There are proposals within the West Midlands Local Transport plan to reopen the station for passenger traffic. |
There are proposals within the West Midlands Local Transport plan to reopen the station for passenger traffic. Visit http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/WillenhallRail/ to petition for it opening |
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Revision as of 10:59, 16 July 2007
Willenhall Bilston Street | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Metropolitan Borough of Walsall |
| Managed by | London and North Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Grand Junction Railway |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Key dates | |
| 1837 | Opened |
| 1965 | Closed |
Willenhall Bilston Street railway station was a station built on the Grand Junction Railway in 1837. It served the town of Willenhall, and was located just to the south of the town centre. It was one of two railway stations in the town - the other being Willenhall Stafford Street.
The station closed in 1965, and there is little evidence of the existence at the site. The lines through the station are in use today as part of the Walsall to Wolverhampton Line.
There are proposals within the West Midlands Local Transport plan to reopen the station for passenger traffic. Visit http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/WillenhallRail/ to petition for it opening
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello | Walsall to Wolverhampton Line earlier Grand Junction Railway |
Darlaston James Bridge |
References
- Rail Around Birmingham and the West Midlands: Willenhall Bilston Street railway station
- West Midlands Local Transport Plan for the corridor
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