Stourbridge Branch Allocation 19/06/2024
Leave a comment19/06/2024 by Part Time Spotter
Today’s shuttle is – 139 no allox
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 |