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Royton Junction to Royton Station

Stations are indicated by an ‘#’ symbol prior to the place name. Signal boxes are indicated by numbers in the left hand column.  Location names are as shown in the 1960 Sectional Appendix and may be different from the station name.

Section of Line Opened Closed Notes
Throughout 21.03.1864
Royton Junction to Royton 18.04.1966 (P)
Higginshaw Gas Sdgs. to Royton 18.04.1966 (G)
Royton Junction to Higginshaw Gas Sdgs. 06.04.1970 (G)
Junctions and other features Running Lines Stations, Signal Boxes and Junctions Distance from Signal Box above Loops and Refuge Sidings Notes
Up Down
Maximum permissible speed 60 m.p.h.
1 Royton Junction
2 Higginshaw Siding 0m 449yds
3 # Royton Station 0m 980yds o. 21.03.1864 c. 18.04.1966