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South Church railway station

South Church railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

South Church, St. Andrews Church, Northern aspect of the tower - geograph.org.uk - 6234430

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h

About

South Church 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

South Church railway station was on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

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Background

History

The first section of the Bishop Auckland and Weardale Railway, from a junction with the Stockton and Darlington Railway near and including the 1225 yd Shildon Tunnel, opened as far as South Church (also known as St Andrew Auckland) in January 1842. The station opened to passengers on 19 April 1842, and closed circa 1845, the line having been extended to in late 1843. Trains on the present-day Tees Valley Line pass the site of the station.

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Coordinates
54.6522, -1.6597
Established
1842

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Church railway station?
South Church railway station is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.6522°, -1.6597°.
When was South Church railway station built?
South Church railway station dates to 1842.