Where is Berkswell Station?

Berkswell Station is on Station Road, Berkswell, West Midlands, CV7 7EF

 

In brief

A station opened between Balsall Common and Berkswell in 1844, as Docker's Lane. It was renamed to Berkswell in 1853, then Berkswell & Balsall Common in 1928, before going back to Berkswell in 1955. A level crossing was removed in 2004 as part of an upgrade to carry more high speed trains.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Berkswell Station - history and details

Berkswell takes it's name from the nearby village of Berkswell, but it is close to another village called Balsall Common.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The station opened in 1844 as Docker's Lane, it changed to Berkswell in 1853, then to Berkswell & Balsall Common in 1928 and finally back to Berkswell in 1955.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It's on the West Coast Mainline between Birmingham and Coventry, between Hampton-in-Arden and Tile Hill (in Coventry).

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

A level crossing was removed in 2004 as part of an upgrade to allow the line to carry more high speed trains. There is now a low bridge where this level crossing once stood.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Two trains an hour in both directions, while on Sunday's it's an hour service either way.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is several lakes near the station, this is Lavender Hall Fishery. Lavender Cafe is also nearby.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Trains

Local services

Arriving at Berkswell on London Northwestern Railway 350 122, during February 2018.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

London Northwestern Railway 350 110, this was Project 110. Trains at the time still in London Midland colours, months after the franchise changed hands.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

London Northwestern Railway 350 250, the train arriving at Berkswell to catch back to Birmingham New Street.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Non-stopping trains

A Cross Country Class 220 Voyager passing Berkswell.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Virgin Trains Class 221 Super Voyager (the franchise has been with Avanti West Coast since the end of 2019).

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

A Virgin Trains Class 390 Pendolino passes Berkswell at speed not stopping. Stand behind the yellow line.

Berkswell Station (February 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown