Overnight on 24-25 February 1942, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth stayed on the Royal Train which was parked behind the signal box.

Later in 1942 a United States Army Post Office was established next to the station.

It was the opening of the new Midland Customers depot, aimed at relieving congestion at the ports.

Thieves stole 2,000 cigarettes worth £32 from the Post Office canteen but missed a much larger haul in a nearby locked room.

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