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THE operators of the Stourbridge Shuttle are surveying businesses about plans to create a Dasher service from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill.

THE operators of the Stourbridge Shuttle are surveying businesses about plans to create a Dasher service from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill.

THE Stourbridge Shuttle has celebrated 7 million passenger journeys since services began 14 years ago.

THE Stourbridge Shuttle is back in action after major works on the famous Stourbridge branch line - the first upgrade of the track since 1902. Over the past two months, the branch line - the shortest in the UK (possibly in Europe) - has been undergoing major modernisation works. With new railway track, new sleepers and new ballast, the entire route between Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction railway stations has been significantly upgraded to ensure train services can run effectively, frequently, and smoothly. Overseen by Network Rail, the works mark the first total renewal of t...

Pic - West Midlands Railway THE Stourbridge Town branch line to close to rail passengers for two weeks to undergo a makeover. Hailed the shortest branch line in Europe – the popular train line, which connects Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction stations, will close to passengers for a fortnight from Monday February 8 while improvement works are carried out. During the work, the pair of small Class 139 trains used on the route will be internally repainted, deep-cleaned and have new passenger grab rails installed. Some seating will also be temporarily removed to aid social dista...