Fawcett Street railway station served the city of

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, England from 1853 to 1879 on the Penshaw branch line.

History

The station opened on 1 June 1853 by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway. It was situated opposite of Mowbray Extension Park. It was the Eastern terminus of the branch line, closing on 4 August 1879 after being replaced by the current station. The site of the station was replaced by housing.

References

Disused railway stations in Tyne and Wear Former North Eastern Railway (UK) stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1853 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1879 1853 establishments in England 1879 disestablishments in England Transport in the City of Sunderland Sunderland {{NorthEastEngland-railstation-stub