Place Shirley Station code SRL DfT category E Opened 1908 | Grid reference SP106783 Managed by London Midland 2011/12 0.313 million Number of platforms 2 | |
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Address Shirley, Solihull B90 2NH, United Kingdom Pte Transport for West Midlands Similar Whitlocks End railway st, Yardley Wood railway st, Earlswood (West Midlands, Spring Road railway st, Wythall railway station | ||
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Shirley railway station serves the Shirley area of Solihull in the West Midlands of England. Situated on the North Warwickshire Line, the station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland.
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History
The station was opened by the Great Western Railway on 1 June 1908, along with the line. It was considered an important station and was provided with substantial brick built buildings. The station was also provided with a goods yard and shed, which lasted until 1968.
Until October 2010, Shirley station was the terminus for many commuter services from Birmingham which didn't run through to Stratford. These services were extended to terminate at the next station Whitlocks End, with the commissioning of a new turnback facility. This was done in order to alleviate traffic congestion at Shirley station, by encouraging commuters to drive to Whitlocks End, which had space for proper park and ride facilities. The 1907 built signalbox that stood on the Stratford-upon-Avon bound platform became redundant, and was demolished at the end of 2010, despite a local campaign to see its retention.
Services
During Monday to Saturday daytimes:
On Sundays, there is an hourly service to Worcester Foregate Street via Birmingham Snow Hill and to Stratford-upon-Avon.