The Anonymous Widower

Reopening Of Darlaston And Willenhall Train Stations Moves Closer

The title of this post is the same as that of this article on the Wolverhampton Express And Star.

This is the introductory paragraph.

A bid to reopen two railway stations after more than half a century has taken a major step forward after planning applications were formally submitted.

The two stations are Willenhall Bilston Street and Darlaston James Bridge on the Walsall–Wolverhampton Line.

• The route is electrified, as it is used as a diversion route for the West Coast Main Line.
• There will be an hourly service between Wolverhampton and Walsall.
• There will be a second hourly service between Wolverhampton and Birmingham via Willenhall, Darlaston and Tame Bridge Parkway stations.
• It is planned that services will open in December 2021.

It appears that funding is in place from Whitehall.

Conclusion

Will much work need to be done to get these two station projects shovel-ready?

If not, why not get going?

March 19, 2020 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Birmingham, Darlaston James Bridge Station, Walsall Station, Walsall-Wolverhampton Line, Willenhall Bilston Street Station, Wolverhampton