Rugby–Birmingham–Stafford line
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The Rugby–Birmingham–Stafford line (also known as the Birmingham loop[1]) is a railway line in the West Midlands of England. It is a loop off the West Coast Main Line (WCML) between Rugby and Stafford, via the West Midlands cities of Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The direct route between Rugby and Stafford is the Trent Valley line.
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Rugby–Birmingham–Stafford line Birmingham loop | |||
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Owner | Network Rail | ||
Locale | West Midlands (region) Warwickshire West Midlands Wolverhampton Staffordshire | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 21 | ||
History | |||
Opened | 1854 (complete route) | ||
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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