Boyces Bridge railway station

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Wisbech & Upwell Tramway
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Wisbech North
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Wisbech Quay Goods Stations
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Wisbech East
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Elmbridge
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Boyces Bridge
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Outwell Basin
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Upwell

Boyces Bridge railway station was a station in Norfolk on the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway commonly known as the Upwell Tramway. It was located north of Outwell. It was opened in 1883 along with the rest of the line, and closed to passengers in 1928 [1] and goods in 1966. [2]

Former Services
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Elmbridge   Wisbech & Upwell
Tramway
  Outwell Basin

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References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 90. OCLC   931112387.
  2. The Wisbech and Upwell Railway: History

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