Westgate-in-Weardale Railway Station
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 but remained open for goods. When St John's Chapel closed on 1 November 1965, it was converted to a public delivery siding. It closed to goods on 1 July 1968.
References
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 451. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ "Disused Stations: Westgate-in-Weardale". Disused Stations. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
External links
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Chapel Line and station closed |
Weardale Railway | Eastgate-in-Weardale Line and station closed | ||