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Dunham Massey formerly Dunham formerly Warburton & Dunham formerly Warburton
(1853 - 1962)


The station was originally named Warburton and it was renamed Warbuton & Dunham in June 1856 then renamed Dunham in October 1856 and finally renamed Dunham Massey in April 1861

It was situated on what was to become known as the Ditton Junction to Skelton Junction line. It was opened on November 1 1853 as part of the Warrington and Stockport Railway

Dunham Massey station closed to passengers on September 10 1962 when all regular passenger services on the line ceased. The line continued in use as a busy freight artery particularly for coal heading west towards Fiddlers Ferry Power Station and Garston Docks

The station building which incorporated the station house is still standing as a private residence. The platforms have been demolished and the route forms part of the Trans-Pennine Trail cycleway and footpath










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