Whitworth | |
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![]() The site of the station in August 2009 | |
General information | |
Location | Whitworth, Rossendale England |
Grid reference | SD883176 |
Platforms | 1 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1 November 1870 (1870-11-01) | Opened |
16 June 1947 (1947-06-16) | Closed for passengers |
21 August 1967 | closed for freight |
Whitworth railway station served the town of Whitworth, Rossendale, Lancashire, England, from 1870 until closure in 1947.[1][2]
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Broadley | L&YR Rochdale to Bacup Line |
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