Where is Tipton Station?
Tipton Station is at Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8ET
In brief
The station was opened in 1852 serving the town of Tipton. It was known as Tipton Owen Street until 1968. A level crossing to the southern end of the station was removed between 2009 and 2010, this was while the platforms were extended. There is also a bus interchange. During the week there is typically two trains an hour on the line between Wolverhampton and Walsall via Birmingham New Street.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
Tipton Station - details
A station under the name of Tipton Owen Street Station was opened at this site in 1852.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
It was renamed to Tipton Station in 1968 when the line between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton was electrified.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
There used to be a level crossing at the southern end of the station, but this was removed during the 2009 to 2010 refurbishment programme.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
The 2010 improvements included new waiting areas, easier access to the station, a larger car park, a new subway, improved security and a new bus interchange.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
Tipton is on the line between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street, with trains usually continuing onto Walsall.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
The station does not have a footbridge, so interchange betwen platforms 1 and 2 is via a subway.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
From Monday to Saturday, there is one train on the line every half an hour in both directions, on Sunday's usually one train an hour between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
The station has a ticket office and ticket machine. There is a few benches to sit on in front of the station building, but the rest of the platforms are standing room only behind the yellow lines.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
Trains
Arriving at Tipton Station during November 2017, on London Midland 323222, it was heading towards Wolverhampton on the line from Walsall via Birmingham New Street.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
A Virgin Trains Class 221 Super Voyager passing Tipton at speed during November 2017.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown
A pair of London Midland Class 350's stopping at Tipton during November 2017. London Midland 350 262 heading in the direction of Wolverhampton, and London Midland 350 108 heading in the direction of Birmingham New Street.
Tipton Station (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown