When was New Street station built?
1 June 1854
New Street was initially opened to passengers in 1851 and went on to be officially opened in a low key manner on 1 June 1854.
Who owns Birmingham Newstreet?
Midlands rail network
New Street is the hub of the West Midlands rail network, as well as being a major national hub. The station is one of twenty operated and managed by Network Rail.
Is Birmingham International station open?
Birmingham International at a glance Monday to Friday: 05:40 to 21:00. Saturday: 06:15 to 21:00. Sunday: 08:15 to 21:00.
How do I get out of Birmingham New Street?
Use the Stephenson Street (New Street) exit for Moor Street and Snow Hill stations. Both are around five minutes’ walk….The entrances/exits are:
- corner of Stephenson Street / Navigation Street (for Victoria Square)
- off Hill Street.
- Bullring link bridge (shopping centre opening times only)
When did Saltley station on Tame Valley line open?
The Tame valley line gave the B&DJR their own route into the city where they opened their own terminus at Birmingham Lawley Street. The original station at Saltley was constructed by the Midland Railway (MR) in 1854 opening on 1 October. Two through platforms were provided, an ‘up’ and a ‘down’ either side of the double-track railway.
Where was Saltley station on the B & DJR?
Notes: Saltley Station was located on the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway (B&DJR) Tame valley line that opened as a double-track route between Water Orton and Birmingham Lawley Street on 10 February 1842. The B&DJR opened a railway between Derby and a junction with the London & Birmingham (L&B) at Hampton in Arden on 12 August 1839.
When did the signal box at Saltley close?
Saltley station looking north-east along the down platform in the 1960’s. Looking south-west along the up platform at Saltley station in the 1960’s. The view from the north end of the island platform at Saltley station in July 1964. In the distance is the Saltley Sidings signal box which closed in 1969 with the opening of Saltley power box.
When did Adderley Park station open to the public?
The deep Saltley cutting was hewn for London & Birmingham Railway by 1838. At that early date in railway history the line was considered only as a long distance route. However, the opening of Adderley Park Station in 1860 and others like it was prompted by the outward spread of Birmingham and also gave impetus to it.