Stourbridge Branch Allocation 31/05/2024

31/05/2024 by Part Time Spotter

Today’s shuttle is – 139 002

Info:
The branch line provides a vital link between the Town centre and the main line at the Junction station. It is by far the shortest branch line in Britain and probably Europe as well.
The line opened in 1879 and apart from World War One it has been open ever since. When I say it is short it really is at 0m 62 chains.
The line has seen various stock over the years. but in recent years it was worked by Class 153s and a Class 121. The line currently has it’s own dedicated fleet of Class 139s. 139001 and 139002.
The trains depart every 10 minutes and take 3 minutes to complete the journey.
It was described by Vicky Pipe in the All the Stations video as the “It’s The Cutest Train I’ve Ever Seen!”

Station Usage:

Station	2019/2020	2020/2021*
Stourbridge Town	559,422	158,964
Stourbridge Junction	1,631,452	313,080

* 2020/2021 figures skewed due to Covid-19 lockdowns