Singleton railway station served the village of Singleton in Lancashire, England.
Singleton | |
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![]() Site of the former station (2012) | |
General information | |
Location | Singleton, Fylde England |
Coordinates | 53.8242°N 2.9607°W / 53.8242; -2.9607 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway |
Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / London and North Western Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1870 | Opened |
2 May 1932 | Closed |
The station was opened by the Preston and Wyre Joint Railway in 1870[1] and closed in 1932.[2] It has been completely demolished since.
A serious accident occurred at Singleton Bank, south of the station, in 1961, killing seven and injuring 116.
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Poulton-le-Fylde | Preston and Wyre Joint Railway |
Kirkham & Wesham |
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Rawtenstall to Bacup Line |
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Furness & Midland Railway |
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Glasson Dock branch |
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Lancaster & Preston Railway |
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Garstang & Knot-End Railway |
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Preston & Longridge Railway |
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Bolton and Preston Railway |
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