Lostock Lane railway station
Lostock Lane | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Bolton |
| Line(s) | Bolton and Preston Railway |
| Platforms | 2 (probable) |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | LYR |
| Key dates | |
| November 1846 | Station opened |
| 1 June 1879 | Station closed[1] |
Lostock Lane railway station served the Lostock area of northwest England. It was located in a rural setting where Lostock Lane crossed the line. During industrialisation, nearby Horwich, Blackrod, and Lostock all grew rapidly, leaving Lostock Lane station with little source of traffic.
The station was situated immediately west of the bridge carrying Lostock Lane.[2] By 2015 no trace of the station could be seen, though the flattened station site remains railway property with good access for road vehicles. The double tracks through the site are well used and are being electrified.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Line and station open |
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway | Horwich Parkway Line and station open |
References
Sources
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
