Difference between revisions of "Northwood Halt"
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The halt was originally opened by the GWR in 1935, and closed with the withdrawal of passenger services north of Bewdley in 1963. It reopened with the SVR extension to Bewdley in 1974. In 2006 the halt's wooden shelter was replaced with an award-winning GWR-style corrugated iron 'pagoda' shelter. This was constructed by the "[[Friends of Kidderminster Town Station]]" and transported to Northwood by rail. | The halt was originally opened by the GWR in 1935, and closed with the withdrawal of passenger services north of Bewdley in 1963. It reopened with the SVR extension to Bewdley in 1974. In 2006 the halt's wooden shelter was replaced with an award-winning GWR-style corrugated iron 'pagoda' shelter. This was constructed by the "[[Friends of Kidderminster Town Station]]" and transported to Northwood by rail. | ||
| − | The platform is on the East side of the railway with a small pagoda shelter and a view across the River Severn to the Wyre Forest. Access to the platform is via a short footpath from the level crossing. There is no car parking nearby. | + | The platform is on the East side of the railway with a small pagoda shelter and a view across the River Severn to the Wyre Forest. Access to the platform is via a short footpath from the adjacent level crossing. The level crossing is protected by warning lights triggered by approaching trains. There is no car parking nearby. |
Passengers wishing to alight at Northwood Halt should inform the train guard before departure. Those wishing to join a train at Northwood Halt should signal the driver of the approaching train by holding out an extended arm, allowing sufficient time for the train to stop. As there is no lighting on the platform, trains will only stop during daylight hours. | Passengers wishing to alight at Northwood Halt should inform the train guard before departure. Those wishing to join a train at Northwood Halt should signal the driver of the approaching train by holding out an extended arm, allowing sufficient time for the train to stop. As there is no lighting on the platform, trains will only stop during daylight hours. | ||
Revision as of 17:42, 12 February 2015
Northwood Halt is a request stop located between Bewdley and Arley, immediately adjacent to the level crossing at Hill Farm, Northwood Lane.
The halt was originally opened by the GWRGreat Western Railway in 1935, and closed with the withdrawal of passenger services north of Bewdley in 1963. It reopened with the SVRSevern Valley Railway extension to Bewdley in 1974. In 2006 the halt's wooden shelter was replaced with an award-winning GWRGreat Western Railway-style corrugated iron 'pagoda' shelter. This was constructed by the "Friends of Kidderminster Town Station" and transported to Northwood by rail.
The platform is on the East side of the railway with a small pagoda shelter and a view across the River Severn to the Wyre Forest. Access to the platform is via a short footpath from the adjacent level crossing. The level crossing is protected by warning lights triggered by approaching trains. There is no car parking nearby.
Passengers wishing to alight at Northwood Halt should inform the train guard before departure. Those wishing to join a train at Northwood Halt should signal the driver of the approaching train by holding out an extended arm, allowing sufficient time for the train to stop. As there is no lighting on the platform, trains will only stop during daylight hours.
