Huskisson railway station

Huskisson railway station was located on the North Liverpool Extension Line near Huskisson Dock in Liverpool, England.

Huskisson
General information
LocationKirkdale, Liverpool
England
Coordinates53.4257°N 2.9908°W / 53.4257; -2.9908
Grid referenceSJ342926
Line(s)North Liverpool Extension Line
Platforms3
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCheshire Lines Committee
Pre-groupingCheshire Lines Committee
Key dates
1 July 1880Station opened for goods
13 July 1880Station opened for Aintree race traffic
2 August 1880Station opened for passengers
1 May 1885Station closed for passengers
August 1975Station closed completely

The station opened in 1880 and closed to passenger traffic as early as July 1885. The site was within Huskisson Goods Yards and continued in use as a freight depot until 1975. It was the terminus of the branch.

An enthusiasts' railtour visited the station on 13 June 1964.

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