Willenhall Stafford Street railway station

Willenhall Stafford Street
Location
Place Willenhall
Area Metropolitan Borough of Walsall
Coordinates 52°35′16″N 2°03′26″W / 52.5877°N 2.0573°W / 52.5877; -2.0573Coordinates: 52°35′16″N 2°03′26″W / 52.5877°N 2.0573°W / 52.5877; -2.0573
Operations
Original company Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway
Pre-grouping Midland Railway
Platforms 2
History
1872 Opened
1931 Closed
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Willenhall Stafford Street railway station was a station built by the Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway in 1872, and was operated by the Midland Railway from 1876 onwards. It served the town of Willenhall, and was located to the north of the town centre. It was originally named Willenhall Market Place.

It was one of two railway stations in the town - the other being Willenhall Bilston Street.

The station closed in 1931. A single platform remains in situ at the site.

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Wednesfield   Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway
Later Midland Railway
  Short Heath

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