Caister-on-Sea railway station
Caister-on-Sea railway station is a former railway station in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England. It was opened in 1877. It later became part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway route from Birmingham to Great Yarmouth, predominantly used by holidaymakers. The station was a few miles north of the terminus at Yarmouth Beach. The station closed with the rest of the line in 1959. The station was demolished following closure and the site is now occupied by housing.
Former Services
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caister Camp Halt | Midland and Great Northern Yarmouth Line |
Newtown Halt |
Caister-on-Sea | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth England |
| Grid reference | TG525120 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Great Yarmouth & Stalham Light Railway Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway |
| Post-grouping | Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway Eastern Region of British Railways |
| Key dates | |
| 7 August 1877 | Opened as Caister |
| 1 January 1893 | Renamed Caister-on-Sea |
| 2 March 1959 | Closed |
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