Lichfield Trent Valley Railway Station gets its name from the Trent Valley line in the United Kingdom, opened by the Trent Valley Railway and serving the city of Lichfield in Train Sim World, which is located on the Birmingham Cross – City Line section of the West Coast Main Line Europe.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
- Location: Lichfield Trent Valley station is located about a mile northeast of Lichfield city center, serving the eastern and northern areas of the city.
- Trent Valley Line: The low-level platforms at the station are part of the Trent Valley Line, which was originally built by the Trent Valley Railway and now forms part of the West Coast Main Line (WCML).
- Cross-City Line: The high-level part of the station serves as the northern terminus for the Cross-City Line, which runs from Longbridge to Four Oaks, with trains passing over the WCML via a bridge.
- History: The low-level station opened in 1847 and the high-level line, originally South Staffordshire Railway, opened in 1849.
- Features: The station facilities include basic wooden buildings and shelters, and the station is accessible by bus, bike, or car, with bike storage and a car park available.
- South Western Railway classification: This station has been classified as a step-free access category C station.
