Private company
Barnoldswick Railway
UK railway company
The Barnoldswick Railway was an English railway company, that constructed a short branch line to Barnoldswick from a junction on the Midland Railway line from Skipton to Colne. It was opened in 1871, and was worked from the outset by the Midland Railway. It was moderately successful in financial terms, and the company was acquired by the Midland Railway in 1899.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Barnoldswick Railway was an English railway company, that constructed a short branch line to Barnoldswick from a junction on the Midland Railway line from Skipton to Colne. It was opened in 1871, and was worked from the outset by the Midland Railway. It was moderately successful in financial terms, and the company was acquired by the Midland Railway in 1899.2
Products and brands
Train service
In 1895 there were nine trains each way between Barnoldswick and Earby, with four each way on Sundays. By 1910 the service had increased to between 15 and 18 on weekdays, varying by day of the week, and six on Sundays. In 1922 the weekday service was similar, but the Sunday service had fallen to two trains each way. In 1938 there were 26 trains Monday to Friday, with 28 on Saturdays and nine on Sundays.
Location list
Barnoldswick Junction;
Barnoldswick; opened 13 February 1871; closed 27 September 1965.
From Wikipedia’s article on Barnoldswick Railway, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
- 1862Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaBarnoldswick Railway
- WikidataQ4861861
Sources
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- 1WikidataBarnoldswick Railway on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaBarnoldswick Railway on Wikipedia
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