Willenhall railway station

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.

As part of the ongoing development of the new Willenhall Railway station, works will be taking place at Bilston Street, Willenhall.

From Monday 24 March to Monday 16 June
• Phase 1 - Southbound closure on Bilston Street and Rose Hill.

From Tuesday 17 June to Monday 11 August
• Phase 2 - Southbound closure on Bilston Street and Rose Hill.

From Friday 18 July to Monday 11 August
• Phase 3 - Southbound closure (weekdays)
• Full closure on Bilston Street (weekends only)

Buses

The following bus services will be on a diversion from Sunday 23 March:

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

Diamond: Service 57 Towards Bilston 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 during these works.

Bilston Street Bridge will be closed to Southbound traffic but will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians.  

Car users

A clearly signed diversion route will be available for residents and businesses with traffic diverted via the A462/ Shepwell Green for B4590/ Bilston Lane and B4464/ Summerford Place for A454/ The Keyway.

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times.