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London North Western
Railway:
Midland
Railway:
Stratford
Midland Junction Railway
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LMS Route: Birmingham West Suburban Railway
Bournville Station: mrb477
Bournville station photographed from the southern end of the
down platform on Sunday 11th March 1956. The brick built buildings on the up
platform date from 1885, when the line was doubled. The down platform also
dates from 1885, made narrower than usual because of the proximity of the
canal. This was not too problematic as passengers using this platform were more
often alighting than boarding. A canopy was provided to shelter the latter
while waiting for their train. The station could be exited at either end from
both platforms. On the left side of the view part of Cadburys' factory can be
seen through the leafless trees. On the right side, behind the canopy, are
warehouses, also belonging to Cadburys. The bridge in the distance carried
their private railway over the main line. The station survived the Beeching
cuts and today is served by trains on the electrified Cross City route.
John Dews
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