Parkhouse Halt | |
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The remains of one of the platforms in 2018 | |
Location | City of Carlisle, Cumbria England |
Coordinates | 54°55′54″N2°57′32″W / 54.9318°N 2.959°W Coordinates: 54°55′54″N2°57′32″W / 54.9318°N 2.959°W |
Grid reference | NY386601 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | London and North Eastern Railway |
Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway London Midland Region of British Railways |
Key dates | |
7 July 1941 | Opened |
6 January 1969 | Closed |
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