The station is adjacent to the very busy level crossing on St. Alexandra Road. For many years they have been arguing about bridging this road.Station access is from either side of the line by the crossing, and there is an underpass linking the two sides. Park-and-ride parking is right beside the level crossing on the opposite side from the station, adjacent to the small town centre shoppers' car park.

Be warned: motorists with local knowledge and any choice in the matter always avoid this level crossing - and many of the bus routes do as well.

Victoria Chippy is the place to go for your food but there is a Coop in th precint too. Cash machine is at HSBC around 2 minute walk in the town direction.

Picture are best taken of trains approaching from Birmingham, but from the Birmingham bound side ( if that make sense )