Askam railway station
Askam is a railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line, which runs between Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness. The station, situated 6 miles (10 km) north of Barrow-in-Furness, serves the villages of Askam-in-Furness and Ireleth in Cumbria. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.
Askam | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Askam-in-Furness, Borough of Barrow-in-Furness England |
| Coordinates | 54°11′21″N 3°12′16″W |
| Grid reference | SD215777 |
| Owned by | Network Rail |
| Managed by | Northern Trains |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | ASK |
| Classification | DfT category F2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Furness Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Furness Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Rail (London Midland Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 March 1851 | Opened as Ireleth Gate |
| 1 April 1868 | Renamed Ireleth |
| 1 January 1875 | Renamed Askam |
| Passengers | |
| 2018/19 | 68,716 |
| 2019/20 | 75,810 |
| 2020/21 | 24,680 |
| 2021/22 | 51,616 |
| 2022/23 | 57,606 |
| Location | |
Askam Location in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Askam Location in Cumbria, England | |
| Notes | |
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road | |
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