Redditch Railway Station is the southern terminus of the Birmingham Cross – City Line, serving the town of Redditch in North Worcestershire, United Kingdom, and is operated by West Midlands Trains featured in Train Sim World. Its name likely stems from the town’s historic connection to the nearby River Arrow’s red clay.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- Location & Function: Redditch station is the final destination on the Cross-City Line from Birmingham, located on Unicorn Hill in Redditch Town Centre, Europe.
- Cross-City Line: It’s the southern terminus of the Cross-City Line, meaning it’s the end of the route for trains traveling from Birmingham.
- History: The original station opened in 1859, but was relocated in 1992 to accommodate the Kingfisher Centre bus station.
- Redditch as a New Town: Redditch was designated a New Town in 1964.
- Station Name Origin: The town’s name, Red-Ditch, is believed to reference the vibrant red clay of the nearby River Arrow.
