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Glanton railway station

Coordinates: 55°25′34″N 1°52′21″W / 55.4262°N 1.8724°W / 55.4262; -1.8724
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Glanton
The site of the station in 2007
General information
LocationNorthumberland
Coordinates55°25′34″N 1°52′21″W / 55.4262°N 1.8724°W / 55.4262; -1.8724
Platforms1
History
Original companyNorth Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLNER
Key dates
5 September 1887 (1887-09-05)Opened
22 September 1930Closed to passengers
2 March 1953 (1953-03-02)Closed completely

Glanton railway station served the village of Glanton, Northumberland, England from 1887 to 1953 on the Cornhill Branch.

History

The station opened on 5 September 1887 by the North Eastern Railway. It was situated at the end of an approach road which was on the north side of an unnamed road. After closing to passengers on 22 September 1930, it was downgraded to a public delivery siding on 1 May 1950, before closing to goods on 2 March 1953. The goods shed and three cottages remain near the site of the station.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Disused Stations: Glanton". Disused Stations. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Hedgeley
Line and station closed
  North Eastern Railway
Cornhill Branch
  Whittingham
Line and station closed