Pirton railway station

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Pirton
General information
LocationPirton, Worcestershire
England
Coordinates52°07′16″N 2°09′06″W / 52.1212°N 2.1517°W / 52.1212; -2.1517Coordinates: 52°07′16″N 2°09′06″W / 52.1212°N 2.1517°W / 52.1212; -2.1517
Grid referenceSO897469
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyBirmingham and Gloucester Railway
Pre-groupingMidland Railway
Key dates
15 November 1841 (1841-11-15)Opened
4 November 1844 (1844-11-04)Closed

Pirton railway station, also known as Kempsey railway station, served the village of Pirton, Worcestershire, England, from 1841 to 1844 on the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway.

History[]

The station was opened on 15 November 1841 by the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway. It was a short-lived station, closing on 4 November 1844.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 245. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 186. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Wadborough
Line open, station closed
  Birmingham and Gloucester Railway   Besford
Line open, station closed


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