Allendale railway station

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Allendale
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General information
Location Allendale, Northumberland
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Hexham and Allendale Railway
Pre-grouping North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
13 January 1868opened for goods
1 March 1869Station opened as Catton Road
1 May 1898Station renamed Allendale
22 September 1930Station closed for passengers
20 November 1950Station closed for freight

Allendale railway station was the terminus of the single track branch of the Hexham and Allendale Railway, in north east England. The line connected villages in the area to the railway network via a junction at Hexham.

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History

Authorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to Langley-on-Tyne in 1867, then to Allendale (then known as Catton Road) a mile short of the town in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876. Passenger services were withdrawn in 1930 but freight services continued until 20 November 1950 when the line was abandoned.

Former Services
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Staward Halt   London and North Eastern Railway
Hexham and Allendale Railway
 Terminus

Legacy

The station site and the first part of the track to Hexham were sold to the former station master.[ citation needed ] Today it is the location of the Allendale Caravan Park. [1]

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References

  1. "Caravan Park - Allendale Caravan Park". www.allendale-holidays.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2022.

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