What is the biggest railway junction in the world?
Gorakhpur Junction railway station
Gorakhpur Junction railway station (station code:GKP) is located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It has the world’s longest railway platform. It serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway.
What was the Dursley donkey?
Journeys between Coaley Junction railway station and Dursley took only 10 minutes and around half a dozen trains were provided each day, with excursion traffic in the summer. The trains that ran on the line were affectionately known as the “Dursley Donkey”.
Who did Harry Potter live with after his parents died?
Due to Petunia’s maternal connection to Harry Potter, Harry was sent to live with the Dursleys after his parents were killed by Lord Voldemort. The belief was that Lily’s maternal sacrifice for Harry would be transmitted through Petunia, even though she held Harry in contempt.
When did Coaley Junction and Dursley railway stations open?
However passenger activity was not far behind, stations were built at Coaley Junction, Cam and Dursley and they were brought into use when the line opened fully on September 18th 1856. The stations were in a distinctive style, being designed and built by the independent D&MJR Company.
Is the station at Lydbrook Junction still open?
Once a station on the Ross and Monmouth Railway line, Lydbrook junction remained open for 91 years. It had four platforms and a goods yard. It later joined the Severn and Wye Railway.
Why was the B & G railway taken over by the Midland?
The B&G Railway was soon taken over by the Midland Railway and the mill owners petitioned it to provide a station at Cam Bridge but this was refused. It then fell to local action to push ahead with the struggle to open a station for the town.
When did the Midland take over the Dursley railway?
It was inevitable that in 1861 the Midland Railway took over all the interests and the running of the smaller company and a new phase in its life began. Following the Midland’s takeover the line became relatively prosperous, particularly once Lister’s started to make use of it for conveying its production output.