Kirklington and Edingley railway station
Kirklington and Edingley | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Midland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1871 | Opened |
| 12 August 1929 | Closed to passengers |
| 25 May 1964[1] | Closed for freight |
Kirklington and Edingley railway station was a railway station serving the village of Kirklington, Nottinghamshire.
The station opened in 1871[2] when the Midland Railway opened a line from Southwell to Mansfield.
The station closed to passengers on 12 August 1929[3] when the Mansfield to Southwell section, which passed through a mining area closed to passengers in 1929. Freight services continued until 25 May 1964. The station and platform remain.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Line and station closed |
Midland Railway Rolleston Junction to Mansfield |
Farnsfield Line and station closed |
References
- ^ BR records [full citation needed]
- ^ A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain. Vol 9. The East Midlands. Robin Leleux. ISBN 0715371657 [page needed]
- ^ Derby Daily Telegraph - 3 August 1929[clarification needed]