Norton Bridge

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Norton Bridge is a village in Staffordshire, England, UK. Until 2004 it was served by Norton Bridge railway station.

It is argued by some that Norton Bridge is in fact a hamlet as it is in the Parish of Chebsey and does not have its own church.

Local amenities

At present, Norton Bridge is lacking in amenities for residents. There is a children's park which consists of 4 swings and a small (mostly vandalised) climbing frame. In addition to the park there is a phone box operated by British Telecom and a postbox. There is also a public house, "The Railway Inn" which, in the last few years, has recovered from flood damage.

[edit] Norton Bridge rail crash

The Norton Bridge rail crash occurred on 16 October 2003 at Norton Bridge in the English county of Staffordshire. An intermodal train hauled by two Freightliner Class 86 locomotives collided with another stationary freight train, after passing a red signal. The cabs of the leading locomotive were badly damaged but the driver escaped with only minor injuries, although he had to be cut from the wreckage by the fire brigade.