On 27 July 1905, a Southport-bound express train collided at the station with an empty local service operating to Liverpool Exchange. 20 deaths and 48 injuries resulted, although both drivers survived. [5]
1961 accident
On 9 October 1961 two electric trains collided at around 7.34 am due to a signalman admitting both trains into the section at the same time. The motorman of one of the trains was injured and two passengers were injured, one seriously. The official report concluded that irregular working by the signalman and an error by one of the train drivers was the cause of the accident. [6]
1977 accident
An accident took place on 4 July 1977 when a Class 502 unit, working a service to Liverpool Central, ran into the rear of another train near the station. 35 people were injured. Errors by the train driver and signalling irregularities were blamed for the collision. [7]
Gallery
A broad view of the platforms, looking south.
A platform building.
The ticket office.
The waiting room and cycle storage on the Liverpool-bound platform.
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References
- ↑ Awdry, Christopher (1990). Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies . Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 88. ISBN 1-8526-0049-7. OCLC 19514063. CN 8983.
- ↑ Gell, Rob (1986). An Illustrated Survey of Railway Stations between Southport & Liverpool 1848–1986. Crosby: Heyday Publishing Company. ISBN 0-947562-04-4.
- ↑ "Hall-road train station | timetable | ticket prices & facilities". Merseyrail. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ↑ Table 82 National Rail timetable, May 2023
- ↑ "copy of report into 1905 collision" (PDF). Retrieved 17 February 2012– via Railways Archive.
- ↑ "copy of report into 1961 collision" (PDF). Retrieved 17 February 2012– via Railways Archive.
- ↑ "copy of report into 1977 collision" (PDF). Retrieved 3 April 2009– via Railways Archive.
External links
- Train times and station information for Hall Road railway station from National Rail
Hall Road  | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Location | Blundellsands, Sefton England |
| Coordinates | 53°29′51″N3°02′59″W / 53.4975°N 3.0497°W |
| Grid reference | SD304006 |
| Managed by | Merseyrail |
| Transit authority | Merseytravel |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | HLR |
| Fare zone | C3 |
| Classification | DfT category E |
| History | |
| Opened | 1874 |
| Passengers | |
| 2019/20 |  0.538 million |
| Preceding station |  National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown towards Southport | Merseyrail Northern Line Southport branch | Blundellsands & Crosby towards Hunts Cross | ||