Weedon to Marton Junction Line

The Weedon to Marton Junction line was a rural branch line that linked the West Coast Main Line at Weedon to Leamington Spa.

History

The single track line was constructed in two phases by the London and North Western Railway (LNWR). First a branch from the West Coast Main Line at Weedon to Daventry was constructed in 1888. This line was extended in 1 August 1895^[1] to reach Marton junction where it joined with the existing Leamington to Rugby line and onward to Leamington.

The line closed to passengers in 1958, and freight in 1963. Although a short section to Long Itchington remained open until 1985 serving the cement works.

Route and stations

There were six stations on the line:

• Weedon (Which allowed interchange with the West Coast Main Line)
• Daventry
• Braunston
• Flecknoe
• Napton & Stockton
• Southam & Long Itchington

The line was single track throughout with passing loops at each ot the stations except Flecknoe. Provision was made for a passing loop at Flecknoe, but it was never used.

See also

• Leamington to Rugby line

References