Broughton-in-Furness railway station

Broughton-in-Furness railway station served the market town of Broughton-in-Furness, in Lancashire, England (now in Cumbria). It was on the branch line to Coniston.

Broughton-in-Furness
Station remains in 1966
General information
LocationBroughton-in-Furness, South Lakeland
England
Coordinates54.276°N 3.212°W / 54.276; -3.212
Grid referenceSD2187
Platforms1 (2 after 1903)
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyConiston Railway
Pre-groupingFurness Railway
Post-groupingLondon Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1848Station opened as a terminus
June 1859Line extended to Coniston
6 October 1958Station closed to passengers
30 April 1962Station closed completely
Location
Broughton-in-Furness
Location in modern-day South Lakeland
Broughton-in-Furness
Location in modern-day Cumbria
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