Sedgefield railway station explained

Sedgefield
Status:Disused
Borough:Sedgefield, County Durham
Country:England
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Clarence Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed for regular passenger trains
Years2:1960
Events2:closed completely

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 208.
  2. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 382. 931112387.