Donnington railway station
Donnington | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Original company | Shropshire Union Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 June 1849 | Opened |
| 1 January 1871 | Renamed Donnington Wood |
| July 1871 | Renamed Donnington |
| 7 September 1964 | Closed[1] |
Donnington Railway Station was a train station in Shropshire, United Kingdom. It was built by the Shropshire Union Railway.[2] Passenger service ceased in September 1964,[3] and freight service ceased on 4 October 1965.
References
- ^ Butt, R.V.J., (1995) The Directory of Railway Stations, Yeovil: Patrick Stephens
- ^ Foxcroft, Richard. "Wellington to Donnington". Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- ^ "Donnington village boasted its own station..." Rail Magazine. February 11–24, 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
External links
- "Plan unveiled to restore Telford to Stafford rail line". Shropshire Star. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2013.