The Stafford to Stoke-on-Trent local service was withdrawn when the route was temporarily closed for major refurbishment on 23 May 2004 as part of the West Coast Main Line modernisation scheme and never reinstated.

Barlaston is not included as a stop on the Crewe – Stafford service operated by West Midlands Trains.

The North Staffs Rail Promotion Group campaign for the restoration of the train service continues.

The bustitution is currently in its twentieth year, allegedly the longest running scheduled rail replacement in history.

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