Leek railway station
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For the proposed station, see Leek (Churnet Valley) railway station.
Leek railway station served the town of Leek, Staffordshire. It was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway in 1849.[2] Passenger services to Uttoxeter were withdrawn in 1965, with complete closure following in 1970. For a short time in 1961–62, special football excursions (the Stanley Matthews Express) were arranged to Stoke following the return of Stanley Matthews to Stoke City FC.
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Leek | |
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General information | |
Location | Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands England |
Coordinates | 53.1003°N 2.0329°W / 53.1003; -2.0329 |
Grid reference | SJ978559 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Opened | 13 July 1849; 175 years ago (1849-07-13)[1] |
Closed | 4 January 1965; 59 years ago (1965-01-04)[1] |
Original company | North Staffordshire Railway |
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Key dates | |
3 July 1970 | Closed to freight |
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