Askern railway station
Askern railway station was a station on the Askern branch line of the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway between Doncaster and Knottingley. It served the town of Askern in South Yorkshire, England.
Askern | |
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SIte of the former station (2008) | |
| General information | |
| Location | Askern, Doncaster England |
| Coordinates | 53.61649°N 1.14885°W |
| Grid reference | SE564136 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Wakefield, Pontefract and Goole Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
| Post-grouping | London Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 6 June 1848 | Station opens |
| 10 March 1947 | Partial closure |
| 27 September 1948 | Closure to regular passengers |
| 5 October 1964 | Closure to goods |
| 1984 | complele closure |
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