Sedgefield railway station

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Sedgefield
General information
Location Sedgefield, County Durham
England
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Clarence Railway
Pre-grouping North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
11 July 1835 (1835-07-11)Opened
31 March 1952 (1952-03-31)Closed for regular passenger trains
1960closed completely
Location
Sedgefield railway station

Sedgefield railway station served the town of Sedgefield, County Durham, England, from 1835 to 1952 on the Clarence Railway.

History

The station was opened on 11 July, 1835, by the Clarence Railway. It closed on 31 March, 1952, [1] but continued to be used for race meetings until 1960. [2]

References

  1. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 208. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 382. OCLC   931112387.
Preceding stationDisused railwaysFollowing station
Ferryhill
Line and station closed
  Clarence Railway   Stillington
Line open, station closed