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4 unusual facts about Workington North railway station


2009 Workington floods

Shortly after the town was divided, Network Rail announced the construction of a new railway station, Workington North railway station, to be completed within a week on land owned by the local council, to enable access across the river for residents.

A596 road

A temporary station, called Workington North was constructed north of the Derwent to provide access to the town to those cut off by road.

Flimby railway station

Workington North railway station, a temporary station, opened south of Flimby on 30 November 2009, reducing the pressure on trains at Flimby.

Workington North railway station

Prince Charles visited the station on 27 November 2009 to inspect the construction work being undertaken as part of a visit to the region.



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