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Saffron Walden | |
|---|---|
 The station in 1970 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Saffron Walden, Uttlesford England |
| Coordinates | 52°01′09″N 0°14′36″E / 52.0192°N 0.2433°E |
| Grid reference | TL540380 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Saffron Walden Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 23 November 1865 | Opened |
| 7 September 1964 | Closed to passengers |
| 28 December 1964 | Closed to goods |
Saffron Walden railway station served the town of Saffron Walden, Essex, between 1865[1] and 1964.[2] The station was 43 miles 43 chains (70.07 km) from London Liverpool Street, on the Saffron Walden Railway between Audley End and Bartlow.[3]
Present day
[edit]The station yard has been developed for housing, with the station building being retained and converted into private dwellings.
Since the station's closure, the nearest station to Walden is Audley End.[4]
Route
[edit]| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrow Halt | Great Eastern Railway Saffron Walden Railway | Audley End |
References
[edit]- ^ Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- ^ "Disused Stations". Subterranea Britannica.
- ^ "ELR: AEB mileages".
- ^ "National Rail Enquiries - Station facilities for Audley End". www.nationalrail.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
External links
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