Lockington railway station

Lockington
Station and level crossing in 2009
General information
LocationLockington, East Riding of Yorkshire
England
Coordinates53°54′30″N 0°26′17″W / 53.908400°N 0.438000°W / 53.908400; -0.438000
Grid referenceTA026469
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyYork and North Midland Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
6 October 1846opened
13 June 1960closed

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