Heritage railway stations · North East England
Wylam railway station
In or near Wylam.
Wylam railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam · 0.0 km
- Free entry
About
Wylam 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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Official information
Wylam Railway Museum is a local attraction that focuses on the history of the railway in the Wylam area. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the railway's impact on the community and its development.
From the Wikipedia article
Wylam is a railway station on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle via Hexham. The station, situated 9 miles 71 chains (9.89 mi; 15.9 km) west of Newcastle, serves the village of Wylam in Northumberland, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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 . The station was formerly one of two serving the village, the other being North Wylam on the Scotswood, Newburn and Wylam Railway, which operated between 1876 and 1968. It was situated a short distance from the station at Wylam, at the opposite end of Wylam Bridge. The station layout is unusual, in that the platforms are not opposite each other. The westbound platform is to the east of the level crossing, alongside the stationmaster's house, whilst the eastbound platform is to the west of the level crossing. The…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9750, -1.8140
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Wylam
- Postcode
- NE41 8HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam — 0 km
- Official site
- wylamparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2536803 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wylam railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wylam railway station?
- Wylam railway station is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE41 8HR), in the parish of Wylam.
- What is Wylam railway station?
- Wylam railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wylam railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE41 8HR.
- Who owns Wylam railway station?
- Wylam railway station is owned by Northern Trains.
- Is Wylam railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Wylam railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wylam railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE41 8HR.