Willenhall and Darlaston Railway Stations

Willenhall and Darlaston railway stations opened to the public on 19 March 2026.

We've brought rail travel back to Willenhall and Darlaston by investing £85 million in two new stations. Construction work has completed, marking a major milestone in reconnecting these communities to the rail network for the first time in over 50 years.

The two stations at Willenhall and Darlaston were closed in 1965. Now, the population in the area has grown. The area is also being regenerated. Without a rail service, the roads were congested and journey times were long.

The platform wall at Willenhall railway station features specially created artwork. The design was developed in conjunction with a local artist and local primary school to capture the thoughts of where pupils live and its heritage with manufacturing locks.

Project benefits

The new stations will also open up rail travel to the local community. This will have a wide range of benefits, including:

• making it easier to travel for work, education or leisure
• reduced congestion on the roads
• encouraging greener alternatives to the car
• improved station access for everyone

The project created more than 120 jobs during construction and restored more than a hectare of brownfield land. Brownfield land is land that was used for industrial or commercial purposes in the past.

The stations

Willenhall and Darlaston each have two platforms suitable for 4-car trains. The stations also have:

• pedestrian footbridges, stairs and lifts
• ticket machines and information systems
• passenger help points on each platform
• secure bike parking
• car parks
• a pick-up and drop-off area

Both stations are served by a train service offering convenient connections to Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and other nearby stations. These frequent services will improve accessibility for commuters, leisure travellers, and local businesses.

Our partners

We’re working on this project with:

• Transport for West Midlands
• West Midlands Trains (operators of West Midlands Railway)
• Network Rail
• Department for Transport
• Walsall Council
• Kier Group, principal contractors
• SLC-AECOM Joint Venture