Langley-on-Tyne railway station

Langley-on-Tyne is a closed stone built railway station situated on a single track branch railway line in Northumberland, England, that ran from Allendale through the Border Counties Junction to Hexham. It is now a cafe and garden

Langley-on-Tyne
LocationLangley-on-Tyne, Northumberland
England
Grid referenceNY829613
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyHexham and Allendale Railway
Pre-groupingNorth Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
North Eastern Region of British Railways
Key dates
19 August 1867Station opened to goods as Langley
1 March 1869Station opens to passengers
22 September 1930Station closed to passengers
29 July 1936Station renamed Langley-on-Tyne
20 November 1950Station closed to freight

History

Authorised in 1865 the Hexham to Allendale Railway was opened in stages, first to Langley-on-Tyne in 1867, then to Allendale (then known as Catton Road) in 1868. Built to carry freight, primarily the product of local lead mines, the line eventually opened to passengers. The passenger service was run by the North Eastern Railway who took over the line in July 1876.

The station was closed to passengers in September 1930, and for freight when line closed on 20 November 1950.

Former Services
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Elrington Halt   London and North Eastern Railway
Hexham and Allendale Railway		   Staward Halt

Present day

The station buildings have been converted into a garden centre and café.[1]

References
  1. "The Garden Station". Archived from the original on 3 May 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2009.


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