Willenhall area

2 new railway stations are being built along the Walsall – Wolverhampton line at Darlaston and Willenhall.

Willenhall station will provide quicker and more reliable journeys to places like Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Walsall, reducing congestion and pollution.

The station will have 2 platforms, lifts, ticket machines, information screens and secure bike parking.

For more information about the station visit West Midland Rail Executive’s Walsall line webpage.

Essential works will begin on Bilston Street, Willenhall from Monday 24 March as part of the construction of the new Willenhall Railway Station.

To carry out these works safely:

• Bilston Street and Rose Hill will be closed to southbound traffic from 24 March through to summer 2025.
• Bilston Street Bridge will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists throughout.
• A signed diversion route will be in place, directing traffic via A462/Shepwell Green for B4590/Bilston Lane and B4464/Somerford Place for A454/The Keyway.
• Access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Buses

From Sunday 23 March, the following bus services will be diverted: 

National Express: Service 25 towards Wolverhampton will divert via New Road, Walsall Street, Walsall Road, Crescent Road and Bilston Lane.

Diamond: Service 57 towards Bilston will divert via New Road, Walsall Street, Walsall Road, Crescent Road and Bilston Lane.

Both services will use Willenhall Market Place bus stop instead of Bilston Street bus stop for the duration of the works.