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London North Western
Railway:
Midland
Railway:
Stratford
Midland Junction Railway
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LMS Route: Rugby to Wolverhampton
Brandon and Wolston: lnwrbw2823
Looking towards Coventry from the passenger footbridge with
the goods yard on the right in the distance. The difference in passenger
facilities on each of the two platforms was quite considerable and reflected
more than just the booking office and station master's office being on the up
platform. The down platform was for passengers requiring to travel to Coventry
and onwards. In 1879 when this, the second station was opened, Coventry was in
the economic doldrums. Rugby however was still relatively prosperous
particularly relating to agriculture and the related industries which reflected
the needs of the population surrounding the station. Therefore most passengers
were heading towards Rugby and more substantive facilities were required on the
up platform.
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