Incorporated on 21st July 1863
A standard gauge line to provide an alternative route from Birmingham to the North Western main line, running 7 ¾ miles from Sutton Coldfield to Lichfield. This route finally opened in 1884 having been built by the London and North Western Railway, the original company having been abandoned.
Capital £100,000 in shares of £10 each, loans of £33,000.