Singleton railway station (Lancashire)
Singleton | |||||
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%252C_Lancashire_(geograph_3201533).jpg) Site of the former station (2012) | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Singleton, Fylde England | ||||
| Coordinates | 53°49′27″N 2°57′39″W / 53.8242°N 2.9607°W | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / London and North Western Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1870 | Opened | ||||
| 2 May 1932 | Closed | ||||
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Singleton railway station served the village of Singleton in Lancashire, England.
History
The station was opened by the Preston and Wyre Joint Railway in 1870[1] and closed in 1932.[2] It has been completely demolished since.
Incidents
A serious accident occurred at Singleton Bank, south of the station, in 1961, killing seven and injuring 116.
Route
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulton-le-Fylde | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway | Kirkham & Wesham |
References
- ^ Suggitt, G. (2003, revised 2004) Lost Railways of Lancashire, Countryside Books, Newbury, ISBN 1-85306-801-2, p.37
- ^ 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.