Singleton | |
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General information | |
Location | Singleton, Fylde England |
Coordinates | 53°49′27″N2°57′39″W / 53.8242°N 2.9607°W Coordinates: 53°49′27″N2°57′39″W / 53.8242°N 2.9607°W |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway |
Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / London and North Western Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1870 | Opened |
2 May 1932 | Closed |
Singleton railway station served the village of Singleton in Lancashire, England.
The station was opened by the Preston and Wyre Joint Railway in 1870 [1] and closed in 1932. [2] It has been completely demolished since.
A serious accident occurred at Singleton Bank, south of the station, in 1961, killing seven and injuring 116.
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Poulton-le-Fylde | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway | Kirkham & Wesham |
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