Marlesford railway station

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Marlesford
Marlesford railway station buildings Dec2008.jpg
Marlesford station buildings in December 2008.
General information
Location Marlesford, East Suffolk
England
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-grouping Great Eastern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Eastern Region of British Railways
Key dates
1 June 1859Opened
3 Nov 1952Closed for passengers
13 July 1964Closed for freight

Marlesford railway station was a station located in Marlesford, Suffolk. It closed in 1952. [1]

The station was served by trains that operated between Framlingham and Wickham Market until withdrawal of passenger services in November 1952. [2]

As of 2020, the station building still exists and is clearly visible from the A12.

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Hacheston Halt   Framlingham Branch   Wickham Market

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References

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