South Church railway station

South Church railway station was on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

South Church
LocationSouth Church, County Durham
England
Grid referenceNZ221286
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyStockton and Darlington Railway
Key dates
19 April 1842 (1842-04-19)Opened
c.1845Closed

History

The first section of the Bishop Auckland and Weardale Railway, from a junction with the Stockton and Darlington Railway near Shildon and including the 1,225-yard (1,120 m) Shildon Tunnel, opened as far as South Church (also known as St Andrew Auckland) in January 1842.[1] The station opened to passengers on 19 April 1842, and closed circa 1845,[2] the line having been extended to Crook in late 1843.[3]

Trains on the present-day Tees Valley Line pass the site of the station.

Routes

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Shildon
Line and station open
  Stockton and Darlington Railway
Bishop Auckland & Weardale Railway
  Bishop Auckland
Line and station open

References

  1. Allen, Cecil J. (1974) [1964]. The North Eastern Railway. Shepperton: Ian Allan. p. 74. ISBN 0-7110-0495-1.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 215. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
  3. Allen 1974, p. 101


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