 In the Grouping of all lines (into four main companies) in 1923 the station became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway.During the nationalisation of Britain's railways in 1948 the station was passed on to the London Midland Region of British Railways, and despite escaping the Beeching Axe the station was closed when passenger services ceased on 6 March 1967.Trains continued to pass through the station until 1968 when the line was closed.