Stanhope | |
|---|---|
| Station on heritage railway | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Stanhope, County Durham England |
| Managed by | Weardale Railway |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Frosterley and Stanhope Railway |
| Pre-grouping | North Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | London and North Eastern Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1862 | Opened |
| 1895 | Rebuilt |
| 1953 | Closed to Passengers |
| 1965 | Closed to goods |
| 1988 | Reopened for a temporary summer service |
| 1992 | Closed along with the rest of the line |
| 2004 | Opened as part of the Weardale Railway |
Stanhope is a railway station on the Weardale Railway, and serves the town of Stanhope in Weardale, England. The station is served by regular services on selected days throughout the year, mainly during weekends. The station is currently the terminus of the line as the section from here to Eastgate is out of use. The station is situated 16 miles (26 km) from Bishop Auckland.