Besford railway station

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Besford
General information
Location Besford, Worcestershire
England
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Birmingham and Gloucester Railway
Key dates
November 1841 (1841-11)Opened
August 1846 (1846-08)Closed
Location
Besford railway station

Besford railway station served the village of Besford, Worcestershire, England, from 1841 to 1846 on the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway.

History

The station was opened in November 1841 by the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway. It was listed late in the timetable, appearing on 19 May 1842. [1] It closed in August 1846. [2]

Preceding stationDisused railwaysFollowing station
Defford   Birmingham and
Gloucester Railway
  Pirton

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 488. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 75. OCLC   931112387.

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