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New Biggin railway station

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New Biggin
General information
LocationEden
Platforms2
History
Original companyMidland Railway
Post-groupingLondon Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 May 1876Opened
4 May 1970Station closed

New Biggin or Newbiggin was a railway station which served the village of Newbiggin near Kirkby Thore in Newbiggin parish, Cumbria, England. It was located on the Settle-Carlisle Line, 24+34 miles (39.8 km) south of Carlisle. Whilst the station is now disused, the line is still operational and the nearest open station is Appleby. It was built by the Midland Railway and opened on 4 May 1876.[1]

History

The station was closed on 4 May 1970[1] (when the local service over the line was withdrawn by British Rail) and the disused platforms subsequently demolished. The station building on the eastern side of the line still survives and is maintained as a private house.

References

  1. ^ a b 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. p. 168. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Long Marton   Midland Railway
Settle-Carlisle Railway
  Culgaith