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Oldbury Railway

Transport company founded in 18731

The Oldbury Railway was a short branch line which ran from Langley Green on the Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line to the town of Oldbury. It also served the Oldbury Division of the manufacturing company, Albright and Wilson. It was owned and operated by the Great Western Railway.2 It ceased to exist in 1894.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 21, 1873Founded1

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Former railway bridge over Tifford Canal
Photo: JoshuaIsTheFalco, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Oldbury Railway was a short branch line which ran from Langley Green on the Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line to the town of Oldbury. It also served the Oldbury Division of the manufacturing company, Albright and Wilson. It was owned and operated by the Great Western Railway.2

Former names

  • Dudley and Oldbury Junction RailwayJul 21, 1873 to Aug 11, 18811

Timeline

  1. Jul 31, 1894Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Aug 11, 1881Renamed Name changed to Oldbury Railway1
  3. Jul 21, 1873Founded Founded1

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