Saddleworth railway station

For the railway station in South Australia, see Saddleworth railway station, South Australia.

Saddleworth
General information
LocationDobcross, Oldham
England
Coordinates53°33′16″N 2°00′26″W / 53.5544°N 2.0073°W / 53.5544; -2.0073
Grid referenceSD996064
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLondon and North Western Railway
Pre-groupingLondon and North Western Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 August 1849 (1849-08-01)Station opened
7 October 1968 (1968-10-07)Station closed
Location

Saddleworth railway station, on the Huddersfield Line in Dobcross to the north of Uppermill, opened in August 1849 and closed to passengers in October 1968 as a consequence of a report by Richard Beeching on the restructuring of railway networks. The former station building can still be seen, having been sold after closure and converted into a private residence. It was the home of television director Ken Stephinson between 1978 and 2012.

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