Description: Highley Station - Severn Valley Railway
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Highley railway station is a station on the Severn Valley Railway heritage line in Shropshire, situated near the west bank of the River Severn and just under a mile to the south-east of the village of Highley. Highley station opened to the public on 1 February 1862 and closed on 8 September 1963 when through passenger services to Shrewsbury ceased after 101 years. Highley station was formerly very important as the transport hub of a colliery district, with four coal mines nearby, all linked by standard and
The Royal Mail Travelling Post Office is located in The Engine House Visitor Centre adjacent to Highley station
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