Private company

Hoylake Railway

Hoylake Railway is a 19th-century railway company operating on the Wirral, Cheshire, UK, founded in 1863.1

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 28, 1863Founded1

Former names

  • Hoylake & Birkenhead Rail and Tramway Companysince 18721

Timeline

  1. Jul 18, 1881Renamed Name changed to Seacombe, Hoylake and Deeside Railway1
  2. 1872Renamed Name changed to Hoylake & Birkenhead Rail and Tramway Company1
  3. Jul 28, 1863Founded Founded1

Sources

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