Langley-on-Tyne railway station

Langley-on-Tyne
Location
Place Langley-on-Tyne
Area Northumberland
Grid reference NY829613
Operations
Original company Hexham and Allendale Railway
Pre-grouping North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
North Eastern Region of British Railways
Platforms 1
History
19 August 1867 Station opened to goods as Langley
1 March 1869 Station opens to passengers
22 September 1930 Station closed to passengers
29 July 1936 Station renamed Langley-on-Tyne
20 November 1950 Station closed to freight
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Langley-on-Tyne is a closed stone built railway station situated on a single track branch railway line in Northumberland, England, that ran from Allendale through the Border Counties Junction to Hexham.

History

Authorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to Langley-on-Tyne in 1867, then to Allendale (then known as Catton Road) in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876.

The station was closed to passengers in September 1930, and for freight when line closed on 20 November 1950.

Former Services
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Elrington Halt   London and North Eastern Railway
Hexham and Allendale Railway
  Staward Halt

Present day

The station buildings have been converted into a garden centre and café.[1]

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Coordinates: 54°56′44″N 2°16′08″W / 54.9456°N 2.2690°W / 54.9456; -2.2690


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