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Riding Mill railway station

Riding Mill railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Riding Mill 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

Riding Mill is a railway station on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle via Hexham. The station, situated 16 miles 71 chains (16.9 mi; 27.2 km) west of Newcastle, serves the villages of Broomhaugh and Riding Mill in Northumberland, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.

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Background

History

The Newcastle and Carlisle Railway was formed in 1829, and was opened in stages. The station opened in March 1835, following the commencement of passenger trains between and . Riding Mill was reduced to an unstaffed halt in 1967, along with most of the other stations on the line that escaped the Beeching Axe. The original station buildings on the westbound platform remain as a private residence. In January 2019, the platforms at the station were extended ahead of the introduction of upgraded rolling stock, as part of the Great North Rail project.

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Coordinates
54.9488, -1.9719
Address
| borough = Riding Mill, Northumberland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riding Mill railway station?
Riding Mill railway station is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9488°, -1.9719°.
Who owns Riding Mill railway station?
Riding Mill railway station is owned by Northern Trains.