Ashton-in-Makerfield railway station
Ashton-in-Makerfield railway station was a railway station serving the town of Ashton-in-Makerfield, although it was located in the neighbouring village of Haydock, formerly in Lancashire (now Merseyside), England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Haydock, St Helens England |
| Coordinates | 53.47975°N 2.63915°W |
| Grid reference | SJ577983 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Liverpool, St Helens and South Lancashire Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Central Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 July 1895 | Station opened for goods |
| 3 January 1900 | Station opened for passengers |
| 3 March 1952 | Closed to regular traffic |
| After 4 October 1975 | Closed to racecourse traffic |
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The station was located where Lodge Lane (A49) crossed the Liverpool, St Helens and South Lancashire Railway line from Lowton St Mary's to the original St Helens Central railway station.
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