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Huskisson railway station

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Huskisson railway station was located on the North Liverpool Extension Line near Huskisson Dock in Liverpool, England.

LocationKirkdale, Liverpool
England
Coordinates53.4257°N 2.9908°W / 53.4257; -2.9908
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Huskisson
General information
LocationKirkdale, Liverpool
England
Coordinates53.4257°N 2.9908°W / 53.4257; -2.9908
Grid referenceSJ342926
LineNorth Liverpool Extension Line
Platforms3[1][2][3]
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company
Cheshire Lines Committee
Pre-groupingCheshire Lines Committee
Key dates
1 July 1880Station opened for goods
13 July 1880Station opened for Aintree race traffic
2 August 1880Station opened for passengers
1 May 1885Station closed for passengers
August 1975Station closed completely[4][5]
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The station opened in 1880 and closed to passenger traffic as early as July 1885. The site was within Huskisson Goods Yards and continued in use as a freight depot until 1975. It was the terminus of the branch.

An enthusiasts' railtour visited the station on 13 June 1964.[6]

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