Droitwich Road railway station explained

Droitwich Road
Status:Disused
Borough:Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
Country:England
Coordinates:52.2632°N -2.1021°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Original:Birmingham and Gloucester Railway
Pregroup:Midland Railway
Events:Opened as Droitwich
Years1:10 February 1852
Events1:Name changed to Droitwich Road
Events2:Closed

Droitwich Road railway station served the town of Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England, from 1840 to 1855 on the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway.

History

The station was opened as Droitwich on 24 June 1840 by the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway. Its name was changed to Droitwich Road on 10 February 1852. It closed on 1 October 1855.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 82.
  2. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 159. 931112387.