Morecambe Poulton Lane railway station

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Morecambe Poulton Lane
General information
Location Morecambe, Lancaster, Lancashire
England
Coordinates 54°04′12″N2°51′22″W / 54.070°N 2.856°W / 54.070; -2.856 Coordinates: 54°04′12″N2°51′22″W / 54.070°N 2.856°W / 54.070; -2.856
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Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company London and North Western Railway
Key dates
1864Opened
1886Closed

Morecambe Poulton Lane was the original terminus station of the London and North Western Railway's branch to Morecambe, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It was opened to passengers in 1864 and closed in 1886, when it was replaced by Morecambe Euston Road. The line remains open between Morecambe and Lancaster, however nothing remains of the station. [1]

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References

  1. "Disused Stations: Station". www.disused-stations.org.uk.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Morecambe Euston Road   London and North Western Railway   Bare Lane