Swinton Central railway station
| Company type | Railway station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | April 1872 |
| Defunct | September 15, 1958 |
| Headquarters | Swinton Bridge, Mexborough , England |
Swinton, subsequently known as Swinton Central railway station, was situated on the South Yorkshire Railway route connecting Sheffield Victoria and Doncaster. It served the area of Swinton Bridge, close to Mexborough, South Yorkshire, England.
The station commenced operations in April 1872 and comprised two platforms. The principal building, housing the booking office and porter’s room, was positioned on the platform for trains heading towards Sheffield; this was a single-storey edifice topped with a hipped roof. Initially, the platform serving Doncaster-bound trains had a wooden waiting shelter, which was replaced by a brick structure during the 1890s. Access between platforms was provided at the southern end via an occupation crossing that lacked signal protection or interlocking mechanisms. Additionally, a footbridge linked both platforms and the adjacent roadway.
In 1939, the construction of a government factory with direct rail connectivity took place over this crossing, resulting in increased rail traffic. Consequently, the crossing received an upgrade to manual gates controlled from Mexborough No.3 signal box, with gate operation delegated to the factory’s personnel. This facility was subsequently acquired by the white goods producer Hotpoint.
Swinton Central ceased operations on 15 September 1958.
References
- Dow, George. "Great Central" Vol 2, Locomotive Publishing Co., London