Shrewsbury railway station
Shrewsbury railway station is the only railway station in the county town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Built in 1848, it was designated a grade II listed building in 1969.
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| Platform 4 at Shrewsbury | |
| Location | |
| Place | Shrewsbury |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Operations | |
| Station code | SHR |
| Managed by | Transport for Wales |
| Platforms in use | 5 |
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| History | |
| Key dates | Opened 1848 |
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The station is 43 miles (69 km) north west of Birmingham New Street. Many services starting at or passing through the station are bound for Wales as it is managed by Transport for Wales, although the station is also served by Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains services. The station is one of Transport for Wales' key network hubs.
Services
The station is mainly served by Transport for Wales trains. These are usually direct trains to North Wales, Crewe, Manchester, Birmingham and South Wales. West Midlands Trains also provide two trains an hour to Birmingham New Street. There is also two trains a day to London Euston provided by Avanti West Coast.