| Chellaston and Swarkestone | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Chellaston, City of Derby England |
| Coordinates | 52°52′00″N 1°26′37″W / 52.8666°N 1.4436°W / 52.8666; -1.4436 |
| Grid reference | SK3755330047 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Midland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Midland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 September 1868 | Station opened as Chellaston |
| 13 June 1901 | Renamed Chellaston and Swarkestone |
| 1930 | Passenger service withdrawn |
| 1966? | Line closed to freight traffic |
Chellaston and Swarkestone railway station was a station at Chellaston in Derbyshire, England.
History
It was opened in 1868 as part of the Midland Railway branch from Derby Midland to Melbourne.
It was originally known as Chellaston, but on 13 June 1901 the Midland Railway renamed it Chellaston and Swarkestone.
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway withdrew passenger services in 1930 and British Railways closed the line in about 1966.
Services
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Line and station closed |
Midland Railway Melbourne line |
Peartree Line and station open |
References
- ^ "1899-1908 Coaching; Piece 1026". Midland Railway Operating, Traffic and Coaching Depts: 493. 1899. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Focus on... Chellaston Junction and surrounding area". Retrieved 18 July 2011.
- "Short History of Chellaston". Chellaston History Group. Retrieved 15 July 2011.