The new line opened to traffic on 2 June 1879 and an island platform was provided at Broom to allow passengers to change trains en route.

Trains from the E&WJ worked into a single north-facing platform by an awkward west to north movement, across the main lines.

[8] Meagre passenger facilities were provided in the shape of two old coach bodies and a small brick booking office; a sectional concrete shed was added later.

[10] The advent of the Second World War led to the installation of a south-to-east curve between the SMJR and Barnt Green line to allow through running of Gloucester to London services.

The Barnt Green line itself closed between Redditch and Evesham from 1 October 1962 due to the unsafe condition of the track; British Railways provided a replacement bus service using hired Midland Red buses, but this was found to be similarly uneconomical and was withdrawn from 17 June 1963.