Cannock railway station
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| Cannock | |||
| Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Cannock | ||
| Local authority | Cannock Chase | ||
| Operations | |||
| Station code | CAO | ||
| Managed by | Central Trains | ||
| Platforms in use | 2 | ||
| Live departures and station information from National Rail | |||
| Annual Passenger Usage | |||
| 2004/05 ** | 0.122 million | ||
| History | |||
| Key dates | Opened 1989 | ||
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |||
| Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Cannock (source) | |||
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Cannock railway station serves the town of Cannock in Staffordshire, England. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Central Trains.
[edit] History
The station reopened in 1989, as part of the first stage of the reopening of the Chase Line from Walsall to Hednesford to passenger trains. It had previously closed in the 1960s, as part of the Beeching Axe.
[edit] Services
Typically, Cannock is served by one train per hour in each direction between Birmingham New Street and Stafford. At peak times on weekdays, there are additional trains between Birmingham New Street and Hednesford or Rugeley Town.
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Cannock railway station from National Rail
- Street map and aerial photo of Cannock railway station from Multimap.com
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landywood | Central Trains Chase Line |
Hednesford | ||
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