Whitegate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Preserved platform and station building (2017) | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Whitegate,Cheshire West and Chester England | ||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Cheshire Lines Committee | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Cheshire Lines Committee | ||||
| Post-grouping | Cheshire Lines Committee | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1 July 1870 | Opened | ||||
| 1 January 1874 | Closed | ||||
| 1 May 1886 | Reopened | ||||
| 1 December 1888 | Closed again | ||||
| 1 February 1892 | Reopened | ||||
| 1 January 1931[1][2] | Closed to passengers | ||||
| 4 November 1963 | Closed completely | ||||
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Whitegate railway station was the only intermediate stop on theWinsford and Over Branch Line; it served the village ofWhitegate, inCheshire, England.
The station was opened on 1 July 1870, in a remote rural location to the east of Marton Green.[3]
There was only one platform, as a passing loop for goods trains was provided. A goods yard with two sidings was provided on the south side of the line.[3]
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford and Over | Cheshire Lines Committee Winsford and Over Branch | Cuddington |
The station buildings and platform are extant; they are used as a cafe for theWhitegate Way, ashared-use path which follows the old track bed.[3]
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