Park Railway Station - Later History and Closure

Later History and Closure

Latterly only a handful of trains served the station and usage had declined to the point where it was no longer economically viable to keep it open—as a result it closed on 27 May 1995. The overgrown platforms are still visible from passing trains.

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Miles Platting L&YR
Clayton Bridge

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