Layton railway station (England)
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Layton railway station (formerly Bispham railway station
History
The railway line to
It is one of two railway stations in the north of Blackpool. Layton still has the air of an old-fashioned commuter station although these days most workers go from here to Blackpool or Preston. There are two platforms and regular services to and from Blackpool.
The station used to have its own ticket office which closed in May 1994. Also prior to and during World War II the station had extensive sidings for goods wagons and works. Some served the Crossley Bros sawmill which occupied the site of today's Aldi, former B&Q and former Comet stores.[6] And others served the Borough council's transport depot located on Depot Road
A new overbridge was opened to the public on 15 July 2011.[7]
Services
There is a basic hourly service in each direction throughout the week westbound to
See also
References
- OL 11956311M.
- ^ a b Butt 1995, pp. 35, 139
- ^ "Time-capsules.co.uk".
- ISBN 0-7153-4352-1.
- ^ Marshall 1969, pp. 85–86
- ^ "Crossley Brothers (Blackpool) - Graces Guide".
- ^ Dixon, Chris (17 May 2011). "A bridge too far for flats owners". Blackpool Gazette.
- ^ Table 102 National Rail timetable, December 2022
External links
- Train times and station information for Layton railway station (England) from National Rail
- Blackpool & Fylde Rail Users’ Association—Layton, accessed 17 October 2007
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manchester Airport | ||||
| Disused railways | ||||
| Blackpool North | Fleetwood Branch Line
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Poulton Curve Halt | ||
Blackpool Branch Line
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Poulton-le-Fylde | |||
