Southam and Long Itchington railway station explained

Southam and Long Itchington
Status:Disused
Borough:Southam and Long Itchington, Stratford-on-Avon
Country:England
Platforms:2
Original:London and North Western Railway
Pregroup:London and North Western Railway
Years:1 August 1895
Events:Station opens
Years1:15 September 1958
Events1:Station closes to passengers
Years2:5 July 1965
Events2:Station closes to freight
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Southam and Long Itchington railway station was a railway station on the Weedon to Leamington Spa branch line that served the town of Southam and the village of Long Itchington in Warwickshire, England. The station was just south of Long Itchington, and about 1.5miles to the north of Southam.

The brick built station was opened on 1 August 1895 along with the other stations on the Daventry to Marton Junction extension of the Daventry line. The station had two platforms, one being served by a passing loop with its main station facilities being located on the other. The last passenger train ran on 15 September 1958.[1] However, the line continued to carry freight, mainly cement, until 1 August 1985.[2]

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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. 395. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Southam & Long Itchington Station. www.warwickshirerailways.com.