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Newland railway station

Coordinates: 51°47′27″N 2°38′50″W / 51.790706°N 2.647107°W / 51.790706; -2.647107
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Newland
General information
LocationNewland, Gloucestershire
England
Coordinates51°47′27″N 2°38′50″W / 51.790706°N 2.647107°W / 51.790706; -2.647107
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Western Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 September 1883 (1883-09-01)Opened
1 January 1917 (1917-01-01)Closed

Newland railway station, also known as Cherry Orchard railway station, served the village of Newland, Gloucestershire, England, from 1883 to 1917 on the Coleford Railway.

History

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The station was opened on 1 September 1883 by the Great Western Railway. It closed along with the line on 1 January 1917.[1][2]

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. 315. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 169. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Coleford
Line and station closed
  Great Western Railway
Coleford Railway
  Terminus