When did Curzon Street station close?
Birmingham Curzon Street railway station (1838–1966)
| Birmingham Curzon Street | |
|---|---|
| Key dates | |
| 24 June 1838 | Opened as Birmingham |
| November 1852 | Renamed Birmingham Curzon Street |
| 1 July 1854 | Closed to passengers |
How much of HS2 is underground?
Over 80 miles of tunnel will be built to carry HS2 trains We’re currently constructing new tunnels between London and the West Midlands, forming part of the HS2 network that will help connect the country, create thousands of jobs and rebalance the UK economy.
How long does it take from Birmingham to London HS2?
What about HS2 journey times? The Department for Transport says the project will cut Birmingham to London journey times from one hour 21 minutes to 52 minutes.
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.
Why did Saltley station have a level crossing?
No goods facilities were provided at the station due to its close proximity to the Lawley Street goods depot. In around 1887 the Saltley Viaduct was constructed to replace the level crossing and access was provided to the station via two sets of steps directly from the pathway on the viaduct.