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Midford railway station

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Midford railway station served the village of Midford, in Somerset, England. It comprised one platform on the Bath extension of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR), just to the north of the

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Midford railway station served the village of Midford, in Somerset, England. It comprised one platform on the Bath extension of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR), just to the north of the point where the double track became single tracked.

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From the Wikipedia article

Midford railway station served the village of Midford, in Somerset, England. It comprised one platform on the Bath extension of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR), just to the north of the point where the double track became single tracked.

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Background

History

The station was opened in 1874. There was a small goods yard to the north of the station, towards the entrance to the Combe Down Tunnel, which loaded Fuller's earth from Tucking Mill. South of the station, a signal box presided over the double track junction; the railway then ran across the Midford Valley on the extant high viaduct. The station was closed with the rest of the line in March 1966 under the Beeching Axe, although it had been unstaffed for some years. For about four years from 1911 to 1915, Midford had a second railway station, Midford Halt; it was located on the Great Western Railway's Camerton branch, which passed under the S&DJR viaduct. }}

Description

After a long period in private hands, the site is now part of Two Tunnels Greenway, a surfaced cycleway and footpath. The platform and remains of the goods shed survive. The station is now owned by the New Somerset and Dorset Railway, which has plans to rebuild the station building and relay the track, once the cycleway will be diverted or accommodated. The site has been cleared to uncover the remains of the old station.

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Coordinates
51.3449, -2.3452
Parish
Southstoke
Postcode
BA2 7DD
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Midford railway station?
Midford railway station is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.3449°, -2.3452°.
Is Midford railway station wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Midford railway station. Check ahead for specific facilities.