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Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

New statistics from the Office for Road and Rail show the busiest railway stations in Shropshire - as figures show passenger numbers are on the rise.

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to early morning car fire in Wellington residential area

Firefighters rush to early morning car fire in Wellington residential area

Supporting image for story: Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Supporting image for story: Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Supporting image for story: Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

Supporting image for story: Village near Telford celebrates hall's 50th Christmas with first real tree and switch-on event

Village near Telford celebrates hall's 50th Christmas with first real tree and switch-on event

Supporting image for story: House fire in Wellington caused by paper bag left on hob prompts fire service kitchen safety advice

House fire in Wellington caused by paper bag left on hob prompts fire service kitchen safety advice

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Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

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About Wellington

Wellington, part of Telford & Wrekin, is a quaint and popular town with small independent shops, cafes, pubs, lots of history and a bustling market to boot. It has good public transport links including a train station and is home to AFC Telford United. Attractions include The Wrekin landmark, National Trust’ site Sunnycroft, and the nearby Apley Castle site which dates to medieval times and the Hoo Farm zoo.