When did Aldeburgh station close?
12 September 1966
The terminus of an 8.5 mile branch line to Saxmundham, the station closed in 1966 as part of the Beeching Axe as much of the British rural rail network was cut back….Aldeburgh railway station.
| Aldeburgh | |
|---|---|
| 12 September 1966 | Station closes |
When was Penzance train station built?
1852
The first station opened in 1852 and through travel to and from London commenced from 1859 with the opening of the Royal Albert Bridge. The station was rebuilt by the Great Western Railway in 1876 and the current layout was the result of a further rebuilding in the 1930s.
How many platforms does Tottenham Hale have?
two platforms
There are currently two platforms at Tottenham Hale station. Platform 1 is for trains south to Stratford and London Liverpool Street, and platform 2 is for northbound services to destinations, including Stansted Airport and Cambridge.
What is the most westerly railway station in Britain?
Arisaig
Arisaig, the most westerly railway station in Britain.
Is Tottenham a safe area?
Tottenham Tottenham was unlucky enough to come third on the list of London’s most dangerous areas. They said: “I would honestly say Tottenham is by far the worst in London. “The area is filled with gangs, estates, drugs and much more. It is an area where if your not from there you shouldn’t really be visiting.”
Can you use Oyster card from Tottenham Hale to Stansted?
You can’t use Oyster cards or Contactless payment cards on Stansted Express services to/from Stansted Airport.
When did Tottenham railway station open in London?
The station opened on 15 September 1840 as Tottenham, on the Northern & Eastern Railway (N&ER) line from Stratford in east London to Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. The Northern and Eastern Railway was leased by the Eastern Counties Railway in 1844 who took over operation of the line.
When did Tottenham Hale railway station get its name?
In 1875, the suffix ‘Hale’ was added to the station’s name; this was removed in November 1938, before being restored in 1968. In 1882 the line through Tottenham Hale became part of a major rail freight artery, with the opening of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway.
Is there a new train station for Tottenham Hotspur?
London railway station to be renamed Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium is near White Hart Lane Station which is expected to be renamed.
When was the train accident at Tottenham North Junction?
On 12 February 1927 an express passenger train was in collision with a lorry on a level crossing. Owing to foggy conditions, the train was not travelling at high speed. On 4 October 1929 another accident occurred at Tottenham North Junction (just south of the station) when a goods train passed a signal at danger and was hit by a passenger train.