The station was opened as a temporary wooden station in 1957 under British Railways,to coincide with the introduction of new diesel multiple units on the line from Birmingham New Street to Lichfield. It was known originally as Butlers Lane Halt,despite being staffed from the beginning.
It became one of the stations served by the new Cross-City Line from 1978. The original wooden station was rebuilt as a permanent structure during 1991/92,to coincide with the electrification of the line by British Rail.[1]
Facilities
The station has a staffed ticket office on the southbound platform,open on a part-time basis throughout the week. A self-service ticket machine is also available for use when the office is closed and for collecting pre-paid tickets. Waiting shelters are located on both platforms and train running information is given via CIS displays,timetable posters,automated announcements and two customer help points. No step-free access is possible to either platform,as both entrances from the road above require the use of steps.[2]
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