Lockington railway station
Disused railway station in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Lockington railway station was a minor station serving the village of Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was on the Hull to Scarborough Line and was opened on 6 October 1846 by the York and North Midland Railway. It closed on 13 June 1960.
Lockington | |||||
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Station and level crossing in 2009 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire England | ||||
| Coordinates | 53.908400°N 0.438000°W | ||||
| Grid reference | TA026469 | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | York and North Midland Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 6 October 1846 | opened | ||||
| 13 June 1960 | closed | ||||
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In 1986, the Lockington rail crash, a serious collision on the level crossing by the station causing eight deaths and several injuries.[1]
The station building, which was designed by George Townsend Andrews, was given Grade II listed building status in 1987.[2]
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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| Arram | Y&NMR Hull and Scarborough Line |
Hutton Cranswick | ||
