It was considered an important station and was provided with substantial brick built buildings.

[1] Until October 2010, Shirley station was the terminus for many commuter services from Birmingham which did not run through to Stratford.

These services were extended to terminate at the next station Whitlocks End, with the commissioning of a new turnback facility.

This was done in order to alleviate traffic congestion at Shirley station, by encouraging commuters to drive to Whitlocks End, which had space for proper park and ride facilities.

[2] The 1907 built signalbox that stood on the Stratford-upon-Avon bound platform became redundant, and was demolished at the end of 2010, despite a local campaign to see its retention.