Pylle railway station
Pylle | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Pylle, Somerset England |
| Grid reference | ST618389 |
| Platforms | 2 (later 1 platform) |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Somerset Central Railway |
| Post-grouping | SR and LMS Western Region of British Railways |
| Key dates | |
| 3 February 1862 | Opened (Pylle) |
| 4 November 1957 | Renamed (Pylle Halt) |
| 7 March 1966 | Closed |
Pylle railway station was a station on the Highbridge branch of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Opened 3 February 1862 on the original S&DJR main line, the railway was reduced to branch status when the extension from Evercreech Junction to Bath was opened. It was built with a passing loop on the single line however the loop was removed in 1929 at the same time as the signal box. It was reduced to halt status on 4 November 1957 and closed with the railway, on 7 March 1966.