Southport Central railway station
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Southport Central was a railway station in Southport, Lancashire, England. It was opened on September 4, 1882 as the terminus of the West Lancashire Railway from Preston.
The station was also known as Southport Derby Road.
From November 1, 1887 it was also the terminus of the Liverpool, Southport and Preston Junction Railway to Altcar and Hillhouse.
In July 1897, both lines were absorbed into the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. Southport Central closed to passengers on May 1, 1901 when all services were transferred to the nearby Southport Chapel Street station.
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | West Lancashire Railway | Southport Ash Street | ||
| Terminus | Liverpool, Southport and Preston Junction Railway |
Southport Ash Street | ||
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