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Newsham railway station

Newsham railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Newsham railway station is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Newsham railway station () serves the village of Newsham near Blyth, Northumberland, England. It was originally open from 1851 to 1964 on the Blyth and Tyne Railway. It was located at the junction of the Percy Main to Blyth and Bedlington lines of the Blyth and Tyne Railway. The station was closed by British Railways in 1964 and a new station was opened in 2025.

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Background

History

The station was opened in summer 1851 by the Blyth and Tyne Railway. It was situated at the end of Seaton Avenue and Carlton Road, off South Newsham Road on the B1523. There was an extensive system of sidings at the station and The Railway Clearing House Handbook indicated that the station handled goods and livestock. The station was closed to passengers on 2 November 1964 and closed completely on 7 June 1965.

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Coordinates
55.1090, -1.5287
Address
| borough = Blyth, Northumberland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newsham railway station?
Newsham railway station is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.1090°, -1.5287°.
Who owns Newsham railway station?
Newsham railway station is owned by Northern Trains.