South Hetton railway station explained

South Hetton
Status:Disused
Borough:South Hetton, County Durham
Country:England
Coordinates:54.8001°N -1.4133°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:North Eastern Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

South Hetton railway station served the village of South Hetton, County Durham, England, from 1858 to 1952 on the Durham and Sunderland Railway.

History

The station opened in 1858 on the North Eastern Railway. It was situated on the south side of Front Street on the A182. It closed on 9 June 1952.[1] The site is now a footpath.[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. 394. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: South Hetton. Disused Stations. 29 January 2021.