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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

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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