Hannington railway station
Hannington railway station is a former railway station near Hannington, in Wiltshire, England on the Highworth Branch Line from Swindon.
Hannington | |
|---|---|
Site of Hannington Station, Swindon | |
| General information | |
| Location | Hannington, Swindon England |
| Coordinates | 51.625626°N 1.738481°W |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Great Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 9 May 1883 | Opened |
| 2 March 1953 | Closed |
The station was about a mile southeast of Hannington village, near the Blunsdon to Highworth road; the platform had a small wooden building and there was a small goods yard. Much of the traffic was agricultural, milk in particular.
The line operated a passenger service from 9 May 1883 until 2 March 1953, and the branch closed to all traffic in 1962.
Although the majority of the station has disappeared the front of the platform is still visible.
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