Trains to Tipton - Station Details and further Information on Tipton Train Services
Tipton train station is located in the town of Tipton in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands, England and was known as Tipton Owen Street until 1968. It is situated on the West Coast Main Line. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by London Midland.
Tipton is served by London Midland's services between Walsall and Wolverhampton, which are sponsored by Centro. During Monday-Saturday daytime, there is a train every half hour, which calls at all stations between Wolverhampton and Walsall. On Sundays, there is typically one train per hour between Birmingham and Wolverhampton only.
At the southern end of the station, there is a level crossing, though this is due to be by-passed by a relief road that is set to be opened in 2010.
The station is now closed until May 2010. This is to allow platform to be extended to accommodate longer trains than previously. The redevelopment also includes: New waiting areas, easier access to the station, increased car park size, new subway, improved security and a new bus interchange. |