James Street railway station (Liverpool Overhead Railway)
Former railway station on the Liverpool Overhead Railway in Liverpool, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Street was a railway station on the Liverpool Overhead Railway, located just south of its namesake, within the city centre, close to the still-open Merseyrail James Street station.
Quick Facts General information, Location ...
James Street | |
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General information | |
Location | Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside England |
Grid reference | SJ348886 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Post-grouping | Liverpool Overhead Railway |
Key dates | |
6 March 1893 | Opened |
30 December 1956 | Closed completely |
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It was opened on 6 March 1893 by the Marquess of Salisbury. The station was primarily used by workers travelling to the shipping offices and the Corn Exchange.[1] Passengers could also use it to change for the Merseyrail station of the same name.[2]
The station closed, along with the rest of the line, on 30 December 1956. No evidence of this station remains.
More information Preceding station, Disused railways ...
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Canning | Liverpool Overhead Railway | Pier Head |
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