Singleton railway station (Lancashire)

Singleton railway station served the village of Singleton in Lancashire, England.

Singleton
Site of the former station (2012)
General information
LocationSingleton, Fylde
England
Coordinates53°49′27″N 2°57′39″W / 53.8242°N 2.9607°W / 53.8242; -2.9607
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyPreston and Wyre Joint Railway
Pre-groupingLancashire and Yorkshire Railway / London and North Western Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1870Opened
2 May 1932Closed

History

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The station was opened by the Preston and Wyre Joint Railway in 1870[1] and closed in 1932.[2] It has been completely demolished since.

Incidents

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A serious accident occurred at Singleton Bank, south of the station, in 1961, killing seven and injuring 116.

Route

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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Poulton-le-Fylde   Preston and Wyre
Joint Railway
  Kirkham & Wesham

References

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  1. ^ Suggitt, G. (2003, revised 2004) Lost Railways of Lancashire, Countryside Books, Newbury, ISBN 1-85306-801-2, p.37
  2. ^ Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.