Rainton railway station explained

Rainton
Status:Disused
Borough:Rainton, County Durham
Country:England
Coordinates:54.8222°N -1.5101°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Newcastle and Darlington Junction Railway
Pregroup:Newcastle and Darlington Junction Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Rainton railway station briefly served the village of West Rainton, County Durham, England, in 1844 on the Leamside Line.

History

The station opened in August 1844 by the Newcastle and Darlington Junction Railway.[1] It was situated near Marks Lane bridge. It was a very short-lived railway station, only being open for one month before closing in September 1844.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 358. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Rainton Station. Disused Stations. 5 February 2021.