The New Willenhall and Darlaston Stations are OPEN!
They're on the line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury, reopening after the previous ones were closed in 1965. They opened on the same day - so we took a trip to ride the line and visit the new stations.
Note - This part of the line is electrified but beyond Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury it's not electrified, hence running Diesel trains.
Download the 'New Stations' A3 sized PDF poster here : https://geofftech.co.uk/downloads.html
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This video highlights the opening of two new stations, Willenhall and Darlaston, on a line connecting Birmingham to Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury. The route includes both electrified and non-electrified sections, with diesel trains operating beyond Wolverhampton. Several locations along the route are mentioned, including Birmingham New Street, Albrighton, and London Euston. Operators associated with the video include British Railways and West Midlands Trains. The footage captures the journey to these newly opened stations, providing insight into recent developments on this part of the network.
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