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The section from Saxmundham to Leiston was opened in 1859, largely to serve Garrett’s Engineering Works; after pressure from the inhabitants it was extended to Aldeburgh in 1860. |
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Beween 1906 and 1939 the Aldeburgh branch enjoyed the luxury of through coaches to and from Liverpool Street. When Billy startedwork the return fare to London was 6s 6d. (Less than 35p today.)<ref>{{Cite web |
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Passenger services lasted up until 1966 when the line closed to passengers. In August 1967, the track between Aldeburgh and Sizewell siding was taken up using steam cranes. By 1969, all that remained was one single line to Sizewell. In 2005, The line through the station was used for staff road training. |
Passenger services lasted up until 1966 when the line closed to passengers. In August 1967, the track between Aldeburgh and Sizewell siding was taken up using steam cranes. By 1969, all that remained was one single line to Sizewell. In 2005, The line through the station was used for staff road training. |
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Revision as of 09:39, 2 March 2016
Leiston | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Suffolk |
| Owned by | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Line(s) | East Suffolk Railway |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Key dates | |
| 1859 | opened |
| 12 September 1966 | closed |
Leiston railway station was a station in Leiston, Suffolk. It was opened in 1859 by the East Suffolk Railway and later became part of the Great Eastern Railway on its 8.5 miles (13.7 km) branch line from Saxmundham to Aldeburgh. It was closed in 1966 as part of the Beeching Axe as much of the British rural rail network was cut back. Today the old station survives intact, as the line is still used to service the nearby nuclear power station at Sizewell.[1]
History
Passenger services lasted up until 1966 when the line closed to passengers. In August 1967, the track between Aldeburgh and Sizewell siding was taken up using steam cranes. By 1969, all that remained was one single line to Sizewell. In 2005, The line through the station was used for staff road training.
Future
In September 2011, Suffolk County Council investigated the possibility of running train services between Saxmundham and Leiston Stations using a Parry People Mover light railcar.[2]
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Saxmundham | Great Eastern Railway Aldeburgh Branch Line |
Thorpeness |
References
- ^ "Disused Stations". Subterranea Britannica. SB-Sites: Leiston Station
- ^ http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/leiston_county_councillor_hopes_branch_line_will_reopen_1_1076881
