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Cradley Heath railway station

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Cradley Heath railway station platforms in 2008
Cradley Heath railway station platforms in 2008

Cradley Heath railway station serves the town of Cradley Heath in the West Midlands of England. It is on the Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster Line. The station is managed by West Midlands Railway, who provide the majority of train services; there are also occasional services provided by Chiltern Railways. Cradley Heath bus station is right in front of the railway station; together they form Cradley Heath Interchange.

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Cradley Heath railway station
Forge Lane, Sandwell

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Cradley Heath railway station platforms in 2008
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