Kingsbridge railway station was the terminus station of the single track branch
GWR line from
Brent to the town of
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is a market town and tourist hub in the South Hams district of Devon, England, with a population of 6,116 at the 2011 census. Two electoral wards bear the name of ''Kingsbridge'' (East & North). Their combined population at the abo ...
.
History
The station opened in December 1893 to serve the town and towns in the surrounding area such as
Salcombe
Salcombe is a popular resort town in the South Hams district of Devon, south west England. The town is close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, mostly built on the steep west side of the estuary. It lies within the South Devon Area of ...
. Work was started on construction of the extension of the line from Kingsbridge to Salcombe but work was soon abandoned. The station saw a 25% increase in traffic during its last year of operation.
The station was closed for freight and passengers on 16 September 1963,
and the site is now covered by an industrial estate.
Description
The station buildings was constructed in stone except for a corrugated iron carriage shed.
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Services
References
External links
Disused Stations - Kingsbridge
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Former Great Western Railway stations
Disused railway stations in Devon
Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1893
Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1963
Kingsbridge