Union Bank Farm Halt railway station

Union Bank Farm Halt
Location
Place Bold Heath
Area St Helens
Grid reference SJ524899
Operations
Original company London and North Western Railway
Pre-grouping London and North Western Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
History
1 October 1911 (1911-10-01) Station opened
18 June 1951 (1951-06-18) Station closed
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain
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Union Bank Farm Halt railway station was on the St Helens and Runcorn Gap line of the London and North Western Railway.

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History

On 1 October 1911 the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) introduced a steam railmotor service between Widnes and St Helens, and at the same time, opened two new halts along the route: Ann Street Halt and Union Bank Farm Halt.[1][2]

The halt closed on 18 June 1951, when passenger trains were withdrawn between Widnes and St Helens.[1][3]

Services

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Clock Face
Line and station closed		   London and North Western Railway
St Helens and Runcorn Gap Railway		   Farnworth and Bold
Line and station closed

References

  1. ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 237. ISBN 1 85260 508 1. R508. 
  2. ^ Tolson, J.M. (1983). The St Helens Railway. Oakwood Library of Railway History. Salisbury: Oakwood Press. p. 84. ISBN 0 85361 292 7. OL64. 
  3. ^ Tolson 1983, p. 86

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