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Albrighton railway station is a railway station which serves the village of Albrighton in

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. The former up goods yard is now occupied by a small estate of low rise offices.

History

Opened by the

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, it became part of the

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, staying there during the

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of 1923. The line then passed on to the

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in 1948. When Sectorisation was introduced, the station was served by

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Refurbishment

The station is currently undergoing a refurbishment, at a cost of £1.5 million, which commenced in spring 2012. The project is supported by the local

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and will see the

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s and structures restored.

Services

Albrighton is typically served Monday to Sunday by one train per hour in each direction between

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and

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via

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, with some extra trains at peak times on weekdays.These services are operated by

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under the 'West Midlands Railway' brand using

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. One

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service calls per day after midnight, westbound only to Telford and Shrewsbury. Sunday services are hourly calling at all stations, with an additional nightime Transport for Wales service heading eastbound to Wolverhampton on Sundays only.

References

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Station on navigable O.S. map

External links

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History

Refurbishment

Services

See also

References

Further reading

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