Station Details for Shifnal

Station Alerts

• Platform 1 is the only step free platform at Shifnal station, which is used for trains towards Birmingham. For more information please see 'Station accessibility'.

Station Accessible information

• Step-free category:

  This station has been classified as a step-free access category B3 station. This means that there is some step-free access, this may be in one direction only. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955 

  Please note:

  Platform 1 is the only step free platform at Shifnal station, which is used for trains towards Birmingham. This is accessed from the car park and its access road behind platform 1. (Please note, there is a long ramp that leads to a subway, this is not step free as it has stairs at the end of the ramp).

  Platform 2 towards Shrewsbury does not have step free access.

  The assistance meeting point is on the platform that your train is due to depart. When the train has arrived, please attract the attention of a staff member onboard, who will help you to board the train. 

  Planning a train journey? We’re here to make it easier, and more accessible. With support from access-WMT.co.uk, West Midlands Railway now offers British Sign Language (BSL) support at this station using the InSignLanguage Avatar. That means you can get essential station information signed in BSL - Shifnal Train Station

• : B3
• Helpline:

  We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

• Help Points:

  On both platforms

• Induction Loop: Induction loops are at designated listening areas
• Accessible Toilets: No
• Changing Places: No
• Staff Assistance:
• Train Ramp: Ramps are available on the train to provide assistance
• Wheelchairs Available: No
• Passenger Assistance:
  • Platform

    On the platform in view of the on-train team

• Drop-off / pick-up points:

  • Pick-up possible in car park.

  • Drop off and pick up point on Aston Street

    The drop-off and/or pick-up point is on the same side of the road as the station

    This is a combined drop-off and pick-up point

    There is space for 1 vehicle at a time to drop-off and/or pick-up

    There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point

  • Drop off and pick up point on Market Place

    The drop-off and/or pick-up point is on the same side of the road as the station

    This is a combined drop-off and pick-up point

    There is space for 1 vehicle at a time to drop-off and/or pick-up

    There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point

• Accessible ticket counters:
• Accessible ticket machines:
  • Ticket buying and collection. There is limited space in front of the ticket machine to manoeuvre a wheelchair. The controls are at a suitable height for wheelchair users
• Printed local info: There is printed information available
• Announcements: Announcements are made both visually and audibly
• Customer service notes:

  Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times:

  Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Station General information

• Station operator: West Midlands Railway
• Ticket office:
• Ticket machines:
  • Ticket buying and collection
• Collect online booked tickets: Yes
• London fare zone:
• Oyster card:
• Smartcard: No
• Contactless cards: No
• Sheltered waiting available: Yes
• Waiting rooms:
• First class lounge: No
• Staffing level: Unstaffed
• Information from staff:
  • Yes - from help point
• Staff assistance:
• Toilets:
• Baby changing available: No
• Transport links:
  • Replacement Bus.

    Rail replacement vehicles will operate from midway along Station Approach Road at the 'Y' intersection.

    Please check your destination before boarding.

    Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.

  • Bus.

    Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

• CCTV available: Yes
• WiFi available:
• Refreshments:
• Shops:
• Luggage storage: No
• Lost property: No
• ATM machine: No
• Currency exchange: No
• Postbox: No
• Defibrillator available: No
• Trolleys available: No
• Cycle storage: 6 spaces. Stands
• Car parks:
  • Accessible parking
  • Station Car Park.
    Spaces:20.
    

    Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge

• Taxi rank available: No
• Customer information screens:

Station lift information

• No lift information available