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{{Short description|Railway station in Lancashire, England}}{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2017}}
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{{Infobox station
| name = Croston
| name = Croston
| image_name = Croston Railway Station.jpg
| code = CSO
| symbol_location = gb
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| symbol = rail
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| manager = [[Northern (train operating company)|Northern]]
| locale = [[Croston]]
| image = Croston railway station, Lancashire (geograph 3266804).jpg
| borough = [[Chorley (borough)|Chorley]]
| borough = [[Croston]], [[Chorley (borough)|Chorley]]
| platforms = 1
| country = England
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| original = [[Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway]]
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| pregroup = [[Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway]]
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| postgroup = [[London Midland and Scottish Railway]]
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| years = 2 April 1849
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{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2019/20 |passengers={{increase}} 47,318}}
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| years = 2 April 1849
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| events = Opened<ref name=Butt>{{Butt-Stations|page=73}}</ref>
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| original = [[Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway]]
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| postgroup = [[London Midland and Scottish Railway]]
| footnotes = Passenger statistics from the [[Office of Rail and Road]]
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'''Croston railway station''' serves the small village of [[Croston]], near [[Chorley]] in [[Lancashire]], England; the [[railway station|station]] is on the [[Ormskirk Branch Line]] {{convert|7|mi|km}} south west of {{rws|Preston}}. It is unstaffed and the old station buildings are now privately occupied.
'''Croston railway station''' serves the small village of [[Croston]], near [[Chorley]] in [[Lancashire]], England; the [[railway station|station]] is on the [[Ormskirk Branch Line]] {{convert|7|mi|km}} south west of {{rws|Preston}}. It is unstaffed and the old station buildings are now privately occupied.


The station was built & opened by the [[Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway]] (later taken over by the [[Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway]]) along with the line in April 1849.<ref>[http://www.communityraillancashire.co.uk/stations/croston/ CRL - Croston] ''Community Rail Lancashire''; Retrieved 22 November 2016</ref> "Line" is the suitable word here, as along the way are clear signs of the former double track trunk route from Preston to [[Liverpool Exchange railway station|Liverpool Exchange]], which was severely rationalised (including the reduction to single line working) in 1970. The disused northbound platform here is still visible, which until recently was derelict and overgrown. However a group of local vollenteers currently clears and maintains the Northbound platform, dispite it not being used by any trains.
The station was built & opened by the [[Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway]] (later taken over by the [[Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway]]) along with the line in April 1849.<ref>[http://www.communityraillancashire.co.uk/stations/croston/ CRL - Croston] ''Community Rail Lancashire''; Retrieved 22 November 2016</ref> "Line" is the suitable word here, as along the way are clear signs of the former double track trunk route from Preston to [[Liverpool Exchange railway station|Liverpool Exchange]], which was severely rationalised (including the reduction to single line working) in 1970.


The line once carried numerous express trains to {{rws|Glasgow Central}} [[Edinburgh]], {{rws|Blackpool North}} and the Lake District, though Croston was usually served only by local stopping services from Liverpool to Preston and {{rws|Blackburn}}.
The line once carried numerous express trains to {{rws|Glasgow Central}} [[Edinburgh]], {{rws|Blackpool North}} and the [[Lake District]], though Croston was usually served only by local stopping services from Liverpool to Preston and {{rws|Blackburn}}.


Trains connect at {{rws|Ormskirk}} with Merseyrail services to Liverpool Central. Croston enjoys bus connections to nearby [[Leyland, Lancashire|Leyland]], [[Chorley]], [[Southport]], and [[Preston railway station|Preston]]. It is on the [[B5247 road|B5247]] into [[Bretherton]].
Trains connect at {{rws|Ormskirk}} with Merseyrail services to [[Liverpool Central railway station|Liverpool Central]]. Croston enjoys bus connections to nearby [[Leyland, Lancashire|Leyland]], [[Chorley]], [[Southport]], and [[Preston railway station|Preston]]. It is on the [[B5247 road|B5247]] into [[Bretherton]].


The single platform still in use has a shelter & digital information screen, but has no ticket vending facilities. Step-free access is available for disabled travellers.<ref>[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/CSO/details.html Croston station facilities] ''National Rail Enquiries''; Retrieved 28 November 2016</ref>
The single platform still in use has a shelter & digital information screen, but has no ticket vending facilities. Step-free access is available for disabled travellers.<ref>[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/CSO/details.html Croston station facilities] ''National Rail Enquiries''; Retrieved 28 November 2016</ref>
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==Services==
==Services==


Monday to Saturdays sees an hourly service operate each way to Preston and Ormskirk. There is no Sunday service.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2023|83}}</ref>
Thirteen trains call in each direction (roughly every 90 minutes) on Monday to Saturdays only (no Sunday service).<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2016|99}}</ref> Most trains are operated by either {{BRC|142}} Pacer railbuses or {{BRC|153}} single unit railcars, though {{BRC|150}} units sometimes appear.


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Latest revision as of 01:23, 22 November 2024

Croston
National Rail
General information
LocationCroston, Chorley
England
Coordinates53°40′05″N 2°46′41″W / 53.668°N 2.778°W / 53.668; -2.778
Grid referenceSD487192
Managed byNorthern Trains
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeCSO
ClassificationDfT category F2
History
Original companyLiverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway
Pre-groupingLancashire and Yorkshire Railway
Post-groupingLondon Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
2 April 1849Opened[1]
Passengers
2019/20Increase 47,318
2020/21Decrease 8,346
2021/22Increase 36,622
2022/23Increase 38,758
2023/24Increase 45,964
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Croston railway station serves the small village of Croston, near Chorley in Lancashire, England; the station is on the Ormskirk Branch Line 7 miles (11 km) south west of Preston. It is unstaffed and the old station buildings are now privately occupied.

The station was built & opened by the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway (later taken over by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway) along with the line in April 1849.[2] "Line" is the suitable word here, as along the way are clear signs of the former double track trunk route from Preston to Liverpool Exchange, which was severely rationalised (including the reduction to single line working) in 1970.

The line once carried numerous express trains to Glasgow Central Edinburgh, Blackpool North and the Lake District, though Croston was usually served only by local stopping services from Liverpool to Preston and Blackburn.

Trains connect at Ormskirk with Merseyrail services to Liverpool Central. Croston enjoys bus connections to nearby Leyland, Chorley, Southport, and Preston. It is on the B5247 into Bretherton.

The single platform still in use has a shelter & digital information screen, but has no ticket vending facilities. Step-free access is available for disabled travellers.[3]

Services

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Monday to Saturdays sees an hourly service operate each way to Preston and Ormskirk. There is no Sunday service.[4]


Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Preston   Northern Trains
Ormskirk branch line
Mondays-Saturdays only 		  Rufford

References

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  1. ^ 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. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
  2. ^ CRL - Croston Community Rail Lancashire; Retrieved 22 November 2016
  3. ^ Croston station facilities National Rail Enquiries; Retrieved 28 November 2016
  4. ^ Table 83 National Rail timetable, May 2023
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