Elmesthorpe | |
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General information | |
Location | England |
Coordinates | 52°33′30″N1°18′33″W / 52.5584°N 1.3092°W Coordinates: 52°33′30″N1°18′33″W / 52.5584°N 1.3092°W |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | South Leicestershire Railway |
Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1863 | Opened |
4 March 1968 | Closed |
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