Westgate-in-Weardale railway station explained

Westgate-in-Weardale
Status:Disused
Borough:Westgate, County Durham
Country:England
Coordinates:54.7367°N -2.1404°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Original:North Eastern Railway
Pregroup:North Eastern Railway
Postgroup:LNER
Events:Opened
Years1:29 June 1953
Events1:Closed to passengers
Events2:Closed to goods

Westgate-in-Weardale railway station served the village of Westgate, County Durham, England, from 1895 to 1965 on the Weardale Railway.

History

The station opened on 21 October 1895 by the North Eastern Railway. It was situated on the east side of a minor road. It closed to passengers in June 1953[1] but remained open for goods. When closed on 1 November 1965, it was converted to a public delivery siding. It closed to goods on 1 July 1968.[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. 451. 931112387.
  2. Web site: Disused Stations: Westgate-in-Weardale. Disused Stations. 24 January 2021.