Orwell railway station

Orwell
The former station in 2017
General information
LocationNacton, East Suffolk
England
Coordinates52°01′22″N 1°14′29″E / 52.0229°N 1.2414°E / 52.0229; 1.2414
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyFelixstowe Railway and Pier Company
Pre-groupingGreat Eastern Railway
Post-groupingLondon and North Eastern Railway
Key dates
1 May 1877Opened
14 June 1959Closed

Orwell railway station was on the Felixstowe Branch Line near the small village of Nacton, Suffolk, England. It was situated between Derby Road and Trimley stations and was opened in 1877 but was closed in 1959 to allow an acceleration of the service to the remaining stations. The former station building is now a private residence near to the modern Seven Hills crematorium.