Askern railway station
Disused railway station in South Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Askern railway station was a station on the Askern branch line of the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway between Doncaster and Knottingley. It served the town of Askern in South Yorkshire, England.
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Askern | |
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General information | |
Location | Askern, Doncaster England |
Coordinates | 53.61649°N 1.14885°W / 53.61649; -1.14885 |
Grid reference | SE564136 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Wakefield, Pontefract and Goole Railway |
Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
Post-grouping | London Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
6 June 1848 | Station opens |
10 March 1947 | Partial closure |
27 September 1948 | Closure to regular passengers |
5 October 1964 | Closure to station goods |
1984 | Complete station closure |
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