Kings Norton Railway Station means a railway station in Train Sim World that serves the Kings Norton and Cotteridge areas of Birmingham, United Kingdom, located on the Birmingham Cross – City Line, with regular services to Redditch and Lichfield.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- Location: Kings Norton railway station is part of the Birmingham area, situated on the Cross-City Line in Europe.
- Services: It is a vital hub for West Midlands Trains, providing regular services to destinations like Redditch and Lichfield.
- Cross-City Line: The station is situated on the Birmingham stretch of the Cross-City Line, which runs from Redditch and Bromsgrove through Birmingham New Street to Lichfield.
- Frequency: Trains depart every 10 minutes in both directions Monday to Saturday during the day, and half-hourly on Sundays.
- History: The current station is the second to be built in the area, with the first station dating back to 1849 on what was originally the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway.
- Facilities: The station features amenities like a car park, cycle stands, lockers, ticket office, and self-service ticket machines.
- Name Origin: The name Kings Norton derives from the Early English word “Nor + tun,” meaning North settlement and belonging to or held by the king, reflecting its historical status as the northernmost of the berewicks (outlying manors) of Bromsgrove.
