Oldham Road railway station (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Oldham Road railway station was one of three railway stations that used to serve the town of Ashton-under-Lyne. The station closed in May 1959 following the withdrawal of passenger services on the line, although the route remained in use for freight traffic until 1967. Ashton Charlestown is the only remaining station in Ashton.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Moss | L&NW GC Oldham, Ashton and Guide Bridge Railway |
Park Bridge |
References
- An Illustrated History of Oldham's Railways by John Hooper (ISBN 1-871608-19-8)
- The Manchester and Leeds Railway by Martin Bairstow
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