Chequerbent railway station
Chequerbent railway station was in Westhoughton to the south-west of Bolton, Greater Manchester, on a deviation of the original Bolton Great Moor St to Kenyon Junction line. The station replaced an earlier station on the original line of the railway that had been served by a stationary engine. It was open from 1885 until 1952 for passengers and 1965 for freight.
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| General information | |
| Location | Chequerbent, Westhoughton, Bolton England |
| Coordinates | 53.5505°N 2.4944°W |
| Grid reference | SD673060 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | London and North Western Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 2 February 1885 | Station opened |
| 3 March 1952 | Station closed to passengers |
| 25 February 1965 | Station closed completely |
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