Howdon Metro station
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Howdon Metro station is a station on the Yellow Line of the Tyne and Wear Metro network, in Howdon, North Tyneside, England.
It was opened in June 1839 by the Newcastle & North Shields Railway[1], which later became part of the North Tyneside Loop served by the North Eastern Railway. In 1875, the station was renamed Howdon-on-Tyne to prevent it being confused with Howden in Yorkshire.
The station closed in August 1980 for Metro conversion, reopening in November 1982. It was almost entirely rebuilt; only one platform, clearly identifiable by its stone construction, remains from the original station. The other platform was rebuilt further down the line on the opposite side of a level crossing, creating a staggered platform arrangement. The station buildings were all demolished and replaced with modern structures. A pedestrian subway was built to allow passengers to cross the line, with ramps for improved wheelchair and pushchair access.
[edit] References
- ^ Young, Alan (1999). Suburban Railways of Tyneside. Martin Bairstow, p 57. ISBN 1-871944-20-1.
| Preceding station |  Tyne and Wear Metro Lines |
Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Main | Yellow line | Hadrian Road | ||
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