Blackpool Central railway station
Blackpool Central was the largest railway station in the town of Blackpool in the county of Lancashire, England. It contained 14 platforms; at its closure in 1964, it became the station with the highest number of platforms ever to close. Principal railway services to Blackpool now terminate at Blackpool North.
Blackpool Central | |
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Blackpool Central railway station and Blackpool Tower in 1959 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Blackpool, Blackpool England |
| Coordinates | 53.8141°N 3.0542°W |
| Platforms | 14 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Blackpool and Lytham Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway / London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 6 April 1863 | Opened as Hounds Hill |
| June 1878 | Renamed Blackpool Central |
| 1901 | Enlarged to 14 platforms |
| 2 November 1964 | Closed |
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