Pittington railway station
Pittington | |
|---|---|
Durham and Sunderland Railway | |
| Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway British Railways (North Eastern Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 6 November 1837 | Opened |
| 5 January 1953 | Closed to passengers |
| 4 January 1960 | Closed to goods |
Pittington railway station served the village of
Durham and Sunderland Railway
.
History
The station opened on 6 November 1837 by the
Durham and Sunderland Railway. It was situated on the east side of Station Road. It was rebuilt in 1875 with a new signal box being installed on the platform. This was replaced in 1948. The station closed to passengers on 5 January 1953[1] and closed to goods on 4 January 1960. The site is now a cycle way.[2]
References
- OCLC 931112387.
- ^ "Disused Stations: Pittington Station". Disused Stations. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
External links
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Line and station closed |
Durham and Sunderland Railway
|
Sherburn House Line and station closed |