Closure
Smethwick West was essentially replaced by Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station when the Jewellery line opened to Birmingham Snow Hill. Smethwick West was due to close in 1995 upon the opening of Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station, but an administrative error meant that it was unable to be closed until 1996. For this one year period, Smethwick West was served by one train per week to satisfy the "not closed" criteria. The platforms and station furniture for Smethwick West were still in situ, and trains continue to pass through the site. The station lies adjacent to Smethwick Junction.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Langley Green |
Great Western Railway |
Handsworth and Smethwick |
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| Langley Green |
London and North Western Railway |
Smethwick Rolfe Street |
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