Hessle Rd.*Jct. - Cottingham Jct.
Date Closed to Passenger Services
8 May 1848
Mileage Closed
1m 53c
Stations Closed
Newington**
Cobb Atlas Reference
389 06 27 - 06 29; TA 06818 27678 - TA 06138 30053
Present Status
Dismantled
Map
Further Notes
ACD - Mon 08/05/1848 - CPLGB p18. Services from Beverley and beyond diverted to Hull (Paragon). Line subsequently used by seasonal dated services avoiding Hull.
*RCH RJD1914 shows Cottingham Bridge Jct.
**Also shown is Newington station. RPSGB p248 gives an interesting account of this unofficial station opened 08/10/1896, apparently by a local timber merchant for his invalid wife. It was subsequently used by excursion traffic to the Yorkshire Show and Hull Fairs. No closure date is recorded.
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