Church Stretton railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church Stretton |
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| A train picks up passengers at the station | |
| Location | |
| Place | Church Stretton |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Operations | |
| Station code | CTT |
| Managed by | Transport for Wales |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| History | |
| Key dates | Opened 1852 |
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Church Stretton railway station is a train station in the lovely market town of Church Stretton. This town is located in Shropshire, England.
The station is found on the Welsh Marches line. It's about 12 and three-quarter miles (20.5 km) south of Shrewsbury railway station. Trains on the Heart of Wales line also stop here. All train services and the station itself are managed by Transport for Wales.
About Church Stretton Station
This station first opened its doors on 20 April 1852. It was built as part of the new Shrewsbury and Hereford Railway.
Church Stretton station is special because it's the highest station in all of Shropshire. It sits 613 feet (187 meters) above sea level!
Images for kids
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The spot where the first station was in 1852, north of Sandford Avenue.
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The old shelter for passengers on platform 2, which has since been replaced.
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A stone base, or plinth, on platform 1.
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The King Edward I steam train at Church Stretton, passing a regular DMU train.
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Looking south, showing the signal box, signal, and crossover that are no longer there. You can also see the three bridges that cross the railway in town.
