Lockington railway station
Lockington | |
|---|---|
Station and level crossing in 2009 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire England |
| Coordinates | 53°54′30″N 0°26′17″W / 53.908400°N 0.438000°W |
| Grid reference | TA026469 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | York and North Midland Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 6 October 1846 | opened |
| 13 June 1960 | closed |
Lockington railway station was a minor station serving the village of Lockington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was on the Hull to Scarborough Line and was opened on 6 October 1846 by the York and North Midland Railway. It closed on 13 June 1960.
In 1986, the Lockington rail crash, a serious collision on the level crossing by the station causing eight deaths and several injuries.
The station building, which was designed by George Townsend Andrews, was given Grade II listed building status in 1987.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arram | Y&NMR Hull and Scarborough Line |
Hutton Cranswick | ||