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Lockington railway station

Lockington
Location
Place Lockington
Area East Riding of Yorkshire
Coordinates 53°54′30″N 0°26′17″W / 53.908400°N 0.438000°W / 53.908400; -0.438000Coordinates: 53°54′30″N 0°26′17″W / 53.908400°N 0.438000°W / 53.908400; -0.438000
Grid reference TA026469
Operations
Original company York and North Midland Railway
Pre-grouping North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping London and North Eastern Railway
Platforms 2
History
6 October 1846 opened
13 June 1960 closed
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain
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Lockington railway station was a minor station serving the village of Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was on the Hull to Scarborough Line and was opened on 6 October 1846 by the York and North Midland Railway. It closed on 13 June 1960.

In 1986, the Lockington rail crash, a serious collision on a level crossing occurred causing eight deaths and several injuries.

In 1987 the station was given Grade II listed building status.



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