Holbeach railway station
Holbeach railway station was a station in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. It opened on 15 November 1858 and closed on 2 March 1959.[2] The station buildings survived including station, up and down platform and the large goods shed (used as a garage).
Holbeach | |
|---|---|
| Location | England |
| Grid reference | TF357243 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Norwich and Spalding Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway |
| Post-grouping | Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1858 | Opened |
| 2 March 1959 | Closed for passengers[1] |
| 5 April 1965 | closed for freight |
Holbeach Station in 2008
The area is being developed for housing and the station is to be restored and converted into flats.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaplode Line and station closed |
Midland and Great Northern | Fleet Line and station closed |
References
- Butt, R.V.J., (1995) The Directory of Railway Stations, Yeovil: Patrick Stephens
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 121. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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