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{{Short description|Railway station in Merseyside, England}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2017}}
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|name = Eccleston Park
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| name = Eccleston Park
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|locale = '''Eccleston Park'''
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| symbol = rail
|borough = [[Metropolitan Borough of St Helens]]
| image = Eccleston Park Station 319.JPG
|latitude = 53.43065
| caption = Wigan-bound [[Northern_Rail#Former_services|Northern Electrics]] [[British Rail Class 319]] EMU at Eccleston Park
|longitude = -2.7805
| borough = [[Eccleston Park]], [[St Helens, Merseyside|St Helens]]
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|code = ECL
| country = England
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|manager = [[Northern Rail]]
| coordinates = {{coord|53.4307|-2.7805|type:railwaystation_region:GB_scale:10000|display=inline,title}}
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| grid_position = {{gbmapscaled|SJ482929|25|SJ482929}}
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| manager = [[Northern Trains]]
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| platforms = 2
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| code = ECL
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| zone = A2
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| classification = [[United Kingdom railway station categories|DfT category]] E
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| transit_authority = [[Merseytravel]]
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|pte = [[Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive|Merseytravel]]
| original = [[London and North Western Railway]]
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|zone = A2
| postgroup = [[London, Midland and Scottish Railway]]
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| years1 = {{Start date|1891|07|df=yes}}
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| events1 = Station opened
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{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2019/20 |passengers={{increase}} 85,852}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2020/21 |passengers={{decrease}} 18,200}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2021/22 |passengers={{increase}} 58,104}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2022/23 |passengers={{increase}} 59,122}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2023/24 |passengers={{increase}} 67,274}}
| footnotes = Passenger statistics from the [[Office of Rail and Road]]
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'''Eccleston Park railway station''' serves the Eccleston Park area of [[Prescot]], [[Merseyside]], [[England]]. It is situated on the [[Liverpool to Wigan Line]]. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by [[Northern Rail]]. Electrification of this line was given the go-ahead in November, 2010.
'''Eccleston Park railway station''' serves the Eccleston Park area of [[St Helens, Merseyside|St Helens]], [[Merseyside]], [[England]]. It is situated on the electrified [[Merseytravel]] [[City Line (Merseytravel)|Liverpool to Wigan City Line]], {{convert|8+3/4|mi|km}} northeast of [[Liverpool Lime Street railway station|Liverpool Lime Street]]. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by [[Northern Trains]], however the station is branded Merseytravel using Merseytravel ticketing. It was opened by the [[London & North Western Railway]] in July 1891.

Electrification of this line was given the go-ahead in November 2010. On 17 May 2015, electric train services began on the [[Liverpool to Wigan Line|Liverpool to Wigan line]], operating [[British Rail Class 319|Class 319]] electric multiple units.

==Facilities==
Though run by Northern Trains, it is within the [[Merseytravel]] area and thus has a ticket office that is staffed throughout the hours of service each day (05:50-23:30 Mondays to Saturdays; closed Sundays). This is located in the main building on platform 1, along with a waiting room whilst there is a shelter on platform 2. Train running information is provided via customer help points, PIS screens and timetable poster boards on each platform. Step-free access is available to both platforms via ramps.<ref>[http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ecl/details.html Eccleston Park station facilities] ''National Rail Enquiries'', Retrieved 10 January 2017</ref>


==Services==
==Services==
During Monday to Saturday daytimes, Eccleston Park is served by trains every 30 minutes between [[Liverpool Lime Street railway station|Liverpool Lime Street]] and [[Wigan North Western railway station|Wigan North Western]]. However, since 2 July 2006, the station has received no Sunday service.
During Monday to Saturday daytimes, Eccleston Park is served by trains every 30 minutes each way between [[Liverpool Lime Street railway station|Liverpool Lime Street]] and {{rws|Wigan North Western}}.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2023|84}}</ref>

Since 10 December 2017, there has been an hourly service on Sundays, to {{rws|Blackpool North}} northbound and [[Liverpool Lime Street railway station|Liverpool Lime Street]] southbound.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travelling-around/timetables/train-timetables/Documents/City%20Line%20Book%204%20from%2010%20December%202017%20to%2019%20May%202018.pdf |title=City Line Book 4 from 10 December 2017 to 19 May 2018 |publisher=Merseytravel |access-date=6 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206153102/http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/travelling-around/timetables/train-timetables/Documents/City%20Line%20Book%204%20from%2010%20December%202017%20to%2019%20May%202018.pdf |archive-date=6 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Gallery==

<gallery class=left>


Image:Portico Lane, Eccleston (geograph 3795608).jpg|The station entrance on Portico Lane.
Image:Booking office, Eccleston Park railway station (geograph 3795607).jpg|The station booking office and waiting room.
Image:Platforms and Bridge, Eccleston Park railway station (geograph 3795601).jpg|The platforms and Portico Lane bridge.
Image:Eccleston Park station - geograph.org.uk - 1454251.jpg|LMS Stanier 4-6-2 "Princess Elizabeth" 6201 powers through the station on a heritage railtour.
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 04:26, 22 November 2024

Eccleston Park
National Rail
Wigan-bound Northern Electrics British Rail Class 319 EMU at Eccleston Park
General information
LocationEccleston Park, St Helens
England
Coordinates53°25′51″N 2°46′50″W / 53.4307°N 2.7805°W / 53.4307; -2.7805
Grid referenceSJ482929
Managed byNorthern Trains
Transit authorityMerseytravel
Platforms2
Other information
Station codeECL
Fare zoneA2
ClassificationDfT category E
History
Original companyLondon and North Western Railway
Pre-groupingLondon and North Western Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
July 1891 (1891-07)Station opened
Passengers
2019/20Increase 85,852
2020/21Decrease 18,200
2021/22Increase 58,104
2022/23Increase 59,122
2023/24Increase 67,274
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Eccleston Park railway station serves the Eccleston Park area of St Helens, Merseyside, England. It is situated on the electrified Merseytravel Liverpool to Wigan City Line, 8+3⁄4 miles (14.1 km) northeast of Liverpool Lime Street. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Northern Trains, however the station is branded Merseytravel using Merseytravel ticketing. It was opened by the London & North Western Railway in July 1891.

Electrification of this line was given the go-ahead in November 2010. On 17 May 2015, electric train services began on the Liverpool to Wigan line, operating Class 319 electric multiple units.

Facilities

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Though run by Northern Trains, it is within the Merseytravel area and thus has a ticket office that is staffed throughout the hours of service each day (05:50-23:30 Mondays to Saturdays; closed Sundays). This is located in the main building on platform 1, along with a waiting room whilst there is a shelter on platform 2. Train running information is provided via customer help points, PIS screens and timetable poster boards on each platform. Step-free access is available to both platforms via ramps.[1]

Services

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During Monday to Saturday daytimes, Eccleston Park is served by trains every 30 minutes each way between Liverpool Lime Street and Wigan North Western.[2]

Since 10 December 2017, there has been an hourly service on Sundays, to Blackpool North northbound and Liverpool Lime Street southbound.[3]

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  • The station entrance on Portico Lane.
    The station entrance on Portico Lane.
  • The station booking office and waiting room.
    The station booking office and waiting room.
  • The platforms and Portico Lane bridge.
    The platforms and Portico Lane bridge.
  • LMS Stanier 4-6-2 "Princess Elizabeth" 6201 powers through the station on a heritage railtour.
    LMS Stanier 4-6-2 "Princess Elizabeth" 6201 powers through the station on a heritage railtour.

References

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  1. ^ Eccleston Park station facilities National Rail Enquiries, Retrieved 10 January 2017
  2. ^ Table 84 National Rail timetable, May 2023
  3. ^ "City Line Book 4 from 10 December 2017 to 19 May 2018" (PDF). Merseytravel. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
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