Freshwater railway station

This article is about a defunct station on the Isle of Wight. For the station on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Australia, see Freshwater railway station, Queensland.

Freshwater
The old Freshwater to Newport railway line (now part of CycleRoute NCN23 route) as it approaches the village.
General information
LocationFreshwater, Isle of Wight
England
Grid referenceSZ343871
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Pre-groupingFreshwater, Yarmouth & Newport Railway(1888-1913)
Isle of Wight Central Railway (1913 to 1923)
Post-groupingSouthern Railway (1923 to 1948)
Southern Region of British Railways (1948 to 1953)
Key dates
10 September 1888Opened (freight)
20 July 1889Opened (passengers)
21 September 1953Closed
Location

Freshwater railway station was the westerly terminus and largest station of the Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway, the platform being extended to accommodate the "Tourist Train", a non-stop service from Ventnor.

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