Holme railway station (Norfolk)
Holme railway station was located on the line between Stow Bardolph and Watlington[2] in Norfolk, England. It served the parish of Runcton Holme, and closed in 1853.
Holme | |
|---|---|
 Level crossing very close to the site of Holme railway station. | |
| General information | |
| Location | Runcton Holme, King's Lynn and West Norfolk England |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Lynn & Ely[1] |
| Key dates | |
| 27 October 1846 | Opened as Holme Gate[1] |
| November 1847 | Renamed Holme |
| March 1853 | Closed |
History
The Lynn & Ely Railway Bill received the Royal Assent on 30 June 1845. Work started on the line in 1846 and the line and its stations were opened on 27 October 1846. Holme Gate Station opened with the line and was situated South of St. Germain's Station and north of Stow Station. The line ran from Ely to Downham, the eventual destination being Ely.[3][4]
References
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- Dewick, Tony (2002). Complete Atlas of Railway Station Names. Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-2798-6.
- CJ Allen
- RVJ Butt
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Bardolph Line open, station closed |
Great Eastern Railway Fen Line |
Watlington Line and station open | ||
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