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Simonside

Simonside in England North East, United Kingdom.

A194 Newcastle Road, Simonside - geograph.org.uk - 4741906

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Simonside 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

Simonside is a Tyne and Wear Metro station, serving the suburb of West Harton, South Tyneside in Tyne and Wear, England. It joined the network on 17 March 2008.

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Background

History

The station was constructed at a cost of £3.2million, with original plans to open in January 2007. However, delays in planning and construction meant that the station opened later than planned, on 17 March 2008. The decision to construct a station here was controversial, with the decision not universally welcomed by all local residents. There were concerns that the station's opening would lead to an increase in both crime and local road traffic.

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Coordinates
54.9715, -1.4547
Address
West Harton, South Tyneside
Established
2008

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Simonside?
Simonside is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9715°, -1.4547°.
When was Simonside built?
Simonside dates to 2008.