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Ironbridge power station

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→‎History: announcement of Ironbridge B pre-dating closure
Ironbridge A power station was opened on 13 October 1932, located to the north of [[Buildwas]] railway station, being served by a large number of sidings. This power station closed in 1981.
Following Approval for the closure construction of the Severn Valley line, construction began on the larger Ironbridge B power station was given in November 1962, even though the [[The Severn Valley Railway under GWR/BR ownership#Closure|closure of the Severn Valley Branch]] had not been formally approved at that stage. Following closure in 1963, construction began in the same year which engulfed the former site of [[Buildwas]] station. The line from [[Coalbrookdale]] over the [[Albert Edward Bridge]] was used by coal, oil, and biomass trains serving the power station.
Ironbridge B power station was switched off on 20 November 2015 after 46 years of service<ref>[http://www.shropshirestar.com/shropshire-business/2015/11/20/ironbridge-power-station-to-shut-at-2-30pm-today/ Shropshire Star] Retrieved 23 November 2015</ref>.
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