Index
Cressage
(1862 - 1963)
When the line opened on February 1 1862, Cressage had a single platform and a siding
On June 14 1893, the GWR authorised the construction of a 2nd platform with a passing loop and signal box which controlled the 4 level crossing gates. The 2nd platform, which became the Down platform, had a small 'waiting shed' and the Up platform was extended, the total cost of these works being £671 in July 1894
The station closed on 9 September 1963, when passenger services between Bewdley and Shrewsbury were withdrawn by BR but freight services continued until November 30 1963
Despite the end of all services, the line between Shrewsbury and Buildwas, including Cressage, was maintained in working order for the movement of boilers and other large equipment to Ironbridge Power Station which opened on April 22 1966. The line between Berrington and Buildwas was then completely closed and the track lifted
The former station master's house is now a private residence
On June 14 1893, the GWR authorised the construction of a 2nd platform with a passing loop and signal box which controlled the 4 level crossing gates. The 2nd platform, which became the Down platform, had a small 'waiting shed' and the Up platform was extended, the total cost of these works being £671 in July 1894
The station closed on 9 September 1963, when passenger services between Bewdley and Shrewsbury were withdrawn by BR but freight services continued until November 30 1963
Despite the end of all services, the line between Shrewsbury and Buildwas, including Cressage, was maintained in working order for the movement of boilers and other large equipment to Ironbridge Power Station which opened on April 22 1966. The line between Berrington and Buildwas was then completely closed and the track lifted
The former station master's house is now a private residence
