Singleton railway station (Lancashire)
Singleton railway station served the village of Singleton in Lancashire, England.
| Singleton | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Singleton |
| Area | Fylde |
| Coordinates | 53.8242°N 2.9607°W |
| Operations | |
| 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 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| 1870 | Opened |
| 2 May 1932 | Closed |
| Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom | |
| Closed railway stations in Britain A B C D–F G H–J K–L M–O P–R S T–V W–Z | |
History
The station was opened by the Preston and Wyre Joint Railway in 1870[1] and closed in 1932.[2]
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 |
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References
- Suggitt, G. (2003, revised 2004) Lost Railways of Lancashire, Countryside Books, Newbury, ISBN 1-85306-801-2, p.37
- Butt, R. V. J. (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.
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