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on the GWR's

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main line. It was opened in the 1930s as part of the GWR's halt construction programme, aimed at combatting growing competition from bus services. Today the route is part of the

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. Nothing now remains on the site.

Historical services

Express trains did not call at Stanwardine Halt, only local services. No freight or parcels traffic was handled here.

References

Neighbouring stations

External links

Stanwardine Halt on navigable 1946 O.S. map
{{Closed stations Shropshire Disused railway stations in Shropshire Former Great Western Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1933 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1960