When was Newcastle railway station built?
1858
Newcastle Station is an example of Victorian Italianate architecture. The first station was built around 1858 as a small brick building with a single platform. As Newcastle grew, the original station quickly became inadequate and a new, two-storey station was built in 1878.
Why did Newcastle train station close?
Partial closure implementation In December 2012, the New South Wales government announced the line east of Wickham would close to better connect the older CBD to the water front precinct of Honeysuckle. This resulted in the closure of Wickham, Civic and Newcastle stations.
Are trams free in Blackpool?
The travel pass scheme in Blackpool and Lancashire is operated by NoWcards. This allows free local bus and tram (in Blackpool) travel for those eligible from 9.30am until 11.00pm Monday to Friday, and all day Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays, across England.
Can I use my bus pass on Blackpool trams?
Blackpool Concessionary Travel Pass holders and Wyre Concessionary Travel Pass holders can also travel for free on the Blackpool Tramway from 0930 until 2300 hours Monday to Friday and all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
When did Caernarfon and Carnarvon railway station close?
Caernarvon railway station was a station on the former Bangor and Carnarvon Railway between Caernarfon, Gwynedd and Menai Suspension Bridge near Bangor. The station was closed to all traffic in January 1972.
When was the last train from Llanberis to Carnarvon?
In December 1964 the line between Caernarfon and Afon Wen closed to all traffic. On 7 September 1964 the Llanberis branch had seen its last goods train. After this date there was no traffic scheduled over the Carnarvon Town Railway.
When did the Carnarvon Town Line start and end?
Only Carnarvon was convenient for the town centre. On the 5 July 1865 Act for the construction of the ‘Carnarvon Town Line’ was granted. The line was just over a mile in length and included a tunnel of 163yd under the historic centre of Caernarfon.
When did the line between Dinas and Caernarfon close?
The railway between Caernarfon and Dinas was formerly part of the standard gauge Carnarvonshire Railway, later LNWR and LMS, between Caernarfon and Afon Wen, which was closed by British Railways in December 1964, and the tracks lifted.