Soho & Winson Green was an intermediate station on the

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via Birmingham Snow Hill line, serving the

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and

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areas. Opened in 1854 as "''Soho''" station, its name was changed to "''Soho and Winson Green''" in May 1893, and finally to "''Winson Green''" on 14 June 1965, following the closure of a nearby station of that name. It was elaborately decorated and had 4 platforms. In 1972, the station closed, along with the entire line.

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now sits upon the former station site, as part of the

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light-rail system.

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References

Soho & Winson Green station, at Warwickshire Railways.com
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