Chellaston and Swarkestone railway station
Chellaston and Swarkestone | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | City of Derby |
| Coordinates | 52°52′00″N 1°26′37″W / 52.8666°N 1.4436°W |
| History | |
| Original company | Midland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Midland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 September 1868 | Station opened |
| 1930 | Passenger service withdrawn |
| 1966? | Line closed to freight traffic |
Chellaston and Swarkestone railway station was a station at Chellaston in Derbyshire, England. It was opened in 1868 as part of the Midland Railway branch from Derby Midland to Melbourne.[1]
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway withdrew passenger services in 1930[1] and British Railways closed the line in about 1966.[2]
Route
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Line and station closed |
Midland Railway Melbourne line |
Peartree Line and station open |
References
- ^ a b "Focus on... Chellaston Junction and surrounding area". Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- ^ "Short History of Chellaston". Chellaston History Group. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
