Helpringham railway station

Helpringham railway station was a station in Helpringham, Lincolnshire.

Helpringham
Site of Helpringham railway station. The largest building is the former station's goods shed
General information
LocationHelpringham, North Kesteven
England
Coordinates52.9527°N 0.3179°W / 52.9527; -0.3179
Grid referenceTF131408
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
6 March 1882 (1882-03-06)Station opened
4 July 1955 (1955-07-04)Station closed for passengers
7 December 1964closed for freight
The station buildings in 1997

The station was opened by the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway on 6 March 1882.[1]

The station closed for passengers on 4 July 1955.[1][2]

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Donington Road
Line open, station closed
  GN and GE Joint Railway   Sleaford
Line and station open

References

  1. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 118. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 222. OCLC 931112387.


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