West Cornforth railway station explained

West Cornforth
Status:Disused
Borough:West Cornforth, County Durham
Country:England
Coordinates:54.7033°N -1.5273°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened as Thrislington
Years1:1 July 1891
Events1:Name changed to West Cornforth
Events2:Closed

West Cornforth railway station served the village of West Cornforth, County Durham, England, from 1866 to 1952 on the Great North of England, Clarence and Hartlepool Junction Railway.

History

The station was opened as Thrislington in August 1866 by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway. Its name was changed to West Cornforth on 1 July 1891. It closed on 9 June 1952.[1] [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. 448. 931112387.
  2. Web site: West Cornforth railway station (site),... © Nigel Thompson cc-by-sa/2.0 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland. Geograph. 9 September 2021.