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Rugby
Location
Place Rugby
Local authority Rugby
Operations
Station code RUG
Managed by Virgin Trains
Platforms in use 6
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Rugby railway station is a busy train station in the town of Rugby in Warwickshire. It's a really important stop on the West Coast Main Line. This is a major railway line that connects London to the West Midlands and the North West of England. Many people change trains here to go to different cities.

Rugby Station: A Busy Hub

Rugby railway station is a key place for trains. It helps connect many parts of England. Trains from London Euston travel through Rugby. They go to places like Birmingham New Street, Coventry, and even further north.

Who Operates Trains Here?

Two main train companies use Rugby station. London Midland (now part of West Midlands Trains) runs services. These trains connect Rugby with London Euston, Northampton, Coventry, and Birmingham. They also run trains to Crewe, Stafford, and Stoke-on-Trent.

Virgin Trains (now Avanti West Coast) also uses Rugby. Their faster trains link London Euston with the West Midlands and the North West of England. This makes Rugby a great place to switch trains for longer journeys.

The Station's History

The first railway station in Rugby opened a very long time ago. It was in 1838. This was when the London and Birmingham Railway first started. The station has changed a lot since then. It has grown to handle more trains and passengers.

Modern Upgrades

The station has been updated many times. In 2008, a big upgrade happened. New platforms were added. This helped the station handle even more trains. It also made it easier for passengers to get around. The station now has six platforms. This allows many trains to stop and pass through.

Images for kids

  • Local train at rugby geograph-2584816-by-David-Robinson

    A London Midland Class 350 train stops at Rugby. It is heading to Birmingham New Street.

  • Rugby railway station

    A Virgin Trains Pendolino train stops at Rugby.

  • Rugby Station 1917

    Rugby Station in 1917.

  • Rugby Midland railway station 2058887 3c5061ac

    The station in 1959.

  • Rugby 3 75473 1 copy

    An old Class 310 electric multiple unit train at Rugby in 1975.

  • Rugby signal gantry

    The "Rugby Bedstead" signalling gantry in 1895. This was before a new bridge was built.

  • Rugby Locomotive Depot geograph-2173693

    Inside the Repair Shops at Rugby Locomotive Depot in 1953.

  • Rugby station front before revamp

    The front of Rugby station in 2006. This was before it was updated.

  • Railway Station, Rugby, geograph 2293228 by Richard Rogerson

    A view of the new station entrance in 2011.

  • Rugby station platform 1 under construction, (1) March 2007

    The new platform 1 being built in March 2007.

  • Rugby station platforms 5&6 10.21

    The new north island platform added in 2008. It has platforms 5 and 6.

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