Lockington railway station

Lockington
Location
Place Lockington
Area East Riding of Yorkshire
Grid reference TA026469
Operations
History
Key dates Opened 6 October 1846
Closed 13 June 1960
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain
A B C D–F G H–J K–L M–O P–R S T–V W–Z
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Lockington railway station was a minor station serving the village of Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was on the Yorkshire Coast Line line from Scarborough to Hull and was opened on 6 October 1846 by the York and North Midland Railway. It closed on 13 June 1960.

In 1986, the site of Lockington station was the scene of a fatal accident. A Hull-bound Diesel Multiple Unit collided with a Ford Escort van on the unguarded level crossing. Eight passengers were killed and 32 injured.[1]

In 1987 the station was given Grade II listed building status.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Arram   Y&NMR
Hull and Scarborough Line
  Hutton Cranswick

References

  • Butt, R. V. J. (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 1-8526-0508-1. OCLC 60251199. 

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