Southam and Long Itchington railway station

Southam and Long Itchington railway station was a railway station on the Weedon to Leamington Spa branch line that served the town of Southam and the village of Long Itchington in Warwickshire, England. The station was just south of Long Itchington, and about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north of Southam.

Southam and Long Itchington
General information
LocationSoutham and Long Itchington, Stratford-on-Avon
England
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLondon and North Western Railway
Pre-groupingLondon and North Western Railway
Key dates
1 August 1895Station opens
15 September 1958Station closes to passengers
5 July 1965Station closes to freight
Location
Map

The brick built station was opened on 1 August 1895 along with the other stations on the Daventry to Marton Junction extension of the Daventry line. The station had two platforms, one being served by a passing loop with its main station facilities being located on the other. The last passenger train ran on 15 September 1958.[1] However, the line continued to carry freight, mainly cement, until 1 August 1985.[2]


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Napton and Stockton
Line and station closed
  London and North Western Railway
Weedon to Leamington Spa line
  Leamington Spa (Avenue)
Line and station closed

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Quick, M. E. (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 395. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ "Southam & Long Itchington Station". www.warwickshirerailways.com.
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