Bournville Railway Station, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, received its name from the nearby Cadbury-developed Bournville village visible in Train Sim World, a model garden village built for factory workers, and is conveniently located near Cadbury World in Europe.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
- Name Origin: The station, originally named Stirchley Street in 1876, evolved to reflect the development of Bournville village, becoming Stirchley Street and Bournville in 1880, then Bournville and Stirchley Street in 1888, and finally Bournville in 1904.
- Bournville Village: Bournville is a model village designed by George Cadbury for his factory workers, with the goal of providing a high-quality living environment, where alcohol sales were forbidden.
- Cadbury World: The station serves as an ideal access point for Cadbury World, a popular attraction showcasing the history of Cadbury chocolate.
- Current Service: The station is part of the Birmingham Cross – City Line, with services currently operated by West Midlands Trains on behalf of Transport for West Midlands, and features real-time information departure boards.
