Highley station opened to the public on 1 February 1862 and closed on 9 September 1963,[1][2] before the Beeching axe closures.

The signal box opposite the platform remained in use until 1969 when Alveley colliery closed and freight traffic ceased.

Little demolition took place at Highley after closure, the station buildings and the signal box remained intact, however the footbridge was dismantled in the early 1970s for safety reasons.

In 2009 Severn Valley Railway erected a new footbridge to ease congestion on the station after the opening of the Engine House.

After repair the line between Northwood Halt and Bridgnorth was restored for passenger use and the first public train was on Friday 21 March 2008.