Ganton | |
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General information | |
Location | Ganton, North Yorkshire England |
Coordinates | 54°11′38″N0°29′46″W / 54.193900°N 0.496233°W Coordinates: 54°11′38″N0°29′46″W / 54.193900°N 0.496233°W |
Grid reference | SE982786 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | York and North Midland Railway |
Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway |
Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
Key dates | |
5 July 1845 | Opened |
22 September 1930 | Closed to passengers |
1964 | Closed to goods |
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Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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Weaverthorpe Station closed; Line open | Y&NMR York to Scarborough Line | Seamer |