Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line

Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleWorcestershire
West Midlands
West Midlands (region)
Termini
  • Birmingham Snow Hill
  • Worcester
Stations16
Service
TypeSuburban rail, Heavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)West Midlands Trains
Chiltern Railways
CrossCountry
Great Western Railway
Rolling stockClass 168 Clubman
Class 170 Turbostar
Class 172 Turbostar
Class 196 Civity
Class 220 Voyager
Class 221 Super Voyager
Class 800 Intercity Express Train
History
Opened1867
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Route map

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The Birmingham to Worcester via Kidderminster line is a railway line which runs from Birmingham Snow Hill to Worcester via Stourbridge and Kidderminster in the West Midlands, England. It is one of the Snow Hill Lines, with trains operated by West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways using a variety of rolling stock including Class 172 and Class 168 diesel units. It is a future aspiration of Network Rail to electrify the entire line, as well as the Chiltern Main Line to London Marylebone.[1]

The line is one of two railway routes between Birmingham and Worcester, the other route runs via Bromsgrove.