Preston
Location type
StationName and dates
PrestonStation code: PRE National Rail
Where: North West England, England
Opened on the North Union Railway.
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| Nearby stations Preston [Maxwell House] Preston Fishergate Hill Maudlands [P and WR] Maudland Bridge Maudlands Junction Deepdale Street Preston Maudlands Oxheys Penwortham Cop Lane Todd Lane Junction Preston Riverside Ribbleton [1st] Lostock Hall [1st] Lostock Hall Farington | Butler Street Goods Dock Street Junction Fishergate Tunnel Dock Street Sidings Preston South Junction Ribble Viaduct [ELR] Strand Road Junction Fylde Junction Ribble Viaduct [Preston] Preston Shed Preston Ribble Junction Preston (Old Tram Bridge) Ribble Viaduct [WLR] Tourist/other Strand Road Level Crossing Maudlands Level Crossings |
| Location names in dark blue are on the same original line. | |
Chronology Dates
| 12/02/1844 | Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour Following amalgamations, the P&WR was able to use Preston station on the former North Union Railway and ceased using Preston Leighton Street which became Maudlands Goods. |
| 31/01/1867 | Caledonian Railway
London and North Western Railway Caledonian Railway given running powers over the London and North Western Railway from Carlisle Citadel to Preston. |
| 04/12/2005 | Caledonian Railway Network Rail's upgrade of line north from Preston to Glasgow Central will allow 125mph running. |
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