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Who are The Shakespeare Line Rail User Group?

The Shakespeare Line Rail User Group (SLRUG) has its origins as the North Warwickshire Line Defence Committee which was a group formed in 1966 to fight the proposals to close the railway line between Tyseley and Bearley Junction. Due to that group’s efforts the line was saved and is now a thriving rail route attracting infrastructure and train service investment.

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Why does SLRUG exist?

The Shakespeare Line Rail User Group (SLRUG) has its origins in the group that was formed to fight the proposal to close the North Warwickshire Line in the 1960s. Due to that group’s efforts the line was saved and is now a thriving rail route attracting improved infrastructure and train service investment.

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Friends of the Shakespeare Line

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If you would like to actively contribute to your station, why not volunteer there? Contact the Friends of the Shakespeare Line, and they will put you in touch with the right people and welcome your interest, help and contribution.

The Shakespeare Line is a great railway route, and it’s defined by the people that use the train and stations and those that help look after the stations making them a part of the community they serve.

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Where is the Shakespeare Line?

The Shakespeare Line runs between Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street stations to and from Stratford upon Avon via Shirley and Henley in Arden and also between Stratford upon Avon and Royal Leamington Spa.

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