Rowrah railway station

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Rowrah was connected by three separate railway companies, two of which terminated in Rowrah thus giving four separate lines into and out of Rowrah for the conveyance of passengers and goods. Such was the adhoc passenger traffic and special services that Rowrah continued to have a manned station until 1967, 36 years after passenger services officially ceased.[1] Identified railway staff from Rowrah include:-

  • George Stoddart was the last station master at Rowrah serving from 1947 to May 1967, leaving into retirement.[2]
  • Samuel Hastings, railway clerk, married Miss Mary Ann Yates both of Rowrah - 18th MARCH 1882[3]

Today Rowrah Station is a private residence.

References

  1. ↑ "FORGET THE CONSULTANTS, COUNCIL, AND ASK US WHAT OUR TOWN CENTRE NEEDS". 
  2. ↑ "FORGET THE CONSULTANTS, COUNCIL, AND ASK US WHAT OUR TOWN CENTRE NEEDS". 
  3. ↑ "CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLAND BIRTHS ~ MARRIAGES ~ DEATHS". Retrieved 25 October 2010. 
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