Daisyfield railway station
Daisyfield | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Daisyfield, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen England | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1854 | Opened | ||||
| 3 November 1958 | Closed to passengers | ||||
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Daisyfield railway station was a railway station that served the Daisyfield area of Blackburn, Lancashire.
History
The station was opened by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in 1854[1] and closed by British Railways in 1958. When the line was reopened as far as Clitheroe in 1994, Daisyfield remained closed; however the station signal box is still in operation to supervise the adjacent level crossing.
It also acts as a fringe box to Preston power signal box, controlling the line towards Clitheroe and the single line via slotted signals, requiring both the signalman at Preston and Daisyfield, to give a release before a train can use the single line. The disused platforms are still visible from passing trains.
Former services
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | L&YR Ribble Valley Line |
Blackburn |
References
- Welch, S. Lancashire Steam Finale, ISBN 1-870754-61-1
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