Daimler Halt

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Daimler Halt
Locationoff Sandy Lane, Coventry
England
Coordinates 52°25′07″N1°30′52″W / 52.4187°N 1.5144°W / 52.4187; -1.5144 Coordinates: 52°25′07″N1°30′52″W / 52.4187°N 1.5144°W / 52.4187; -1.5144
Grid reference SP331802
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-grouping London and North Western Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1917Opened
1965Closed

Daimler Halt was a railway halt in Coventry, England, built by the London and North Western Railway in 1917 and closed in 1965.

It was unusual in that it was built solely for use of employees of the Daimler Company. It became a public station in 1956. [1] There were no station buildings with the exception of rain shelters on the platforms.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Coundon Road
Line open, station closed
  London and North Western Railway
Coventry to Nuneaton Line
  Foleshill
Line open, station closed

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References

  1. Private and Untimetabled Railway Stations by G.Croughton