Selham railway station explained

Selham
Status:Disused
Borough:Selham, Chichester, West Sussex
Country:England
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Pregroup:London, Brighton and South Coast Railway
Postgroup:Southern Railway
Southern Region of British Railways
Years:1866
Events:Line opened
Years1:1 July 1872
Events1:Station opened
Years2:7 February 1955
Events2:Station closed (passengers)
Years3:May 1963
Events3:Station closed (freight)
Years4:1964
Events4:Line closed

Selham railway station served the village of Selham in the county of West Sussex in England. The station was out in mostly open fields, although a public house was located nearby. The station was on the Pulborough to Midhurst line which was originally part of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway. The station opened after the line (which opened in 1866) on 1 July 1872. The station was closed to passenger services in 1955,[1] but freight was still carried up to May 1963, before the station was closed completely. The line through the station remained open for another year serving Midhurst. The station building is now a private home.[2]

References

50.9766°N -0.6719°W

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. 382. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Selham Station. Disused Stations. 1 May 2022.