Skelmersdale railway station
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Skelmersdale railway station was a station located on the Skelmersdale branch at Skelmersdale, England. The station was originally named Blague Gate, having its name changed to Skelmersdale on 8 August 1874 and carried passengers from 1858 to 1956.[2]
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Skelmersdale | |
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General information | |
Location | Skelmersdale, West Lancashire England |
Coordinates | 53.5506°N 2.8105°W / 53.5506; -2.8105 |
Grid reference | SD464063 |
Line(s) | Skelmersdale branch |
Platforms | 2[1] |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | East Lancashire Railway |
Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1 March 1858 | Opened as Blaguegate |
1 August 1874 | Renamed Skelmersdale |
5 November 1956 | Closed (passenger services) |
4 November 1963 | Closed (all services) |
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