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*1938: A GWR [[Arley Camp Coach|camping coach]] was based at Arley.
*1950: By this date, [[ETT | Electric Train Token]] working had been introduced, becoming the fifth method of train control.
*1960: The loop capacity, for the purpose of crossing trains, was 27 wagons, plus engine and brake van.<ref>Sectional Appendix to the Working Time Tables and Books of Rules and Regulations, Birmingham Traffic District, October 1960</ref>
*1963: Through passenger services ceased on 9 September, with through freight services ending at the end of November.
*1964: The signal box closed on 28 June. The up line and sidings were lifted, and the edge of the down platform was removed to give greater clearance for coal trains from [[Alveley Sidings|Alveley]]. The original signal box was later demolished by SVR volunteers, and parts used to reinstate [[Bridgnorth signal box]] in 1969.<ref>[[Bibliography#Books | Marshall (1989), p. 200.]]</ref>
