Downfield Crossing Halt was on what is now the Golden Valley Line between and .

History

The line was opened in 1845 as the Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway from to and this was one of many small stations and halts built on this line for the local passenger service. This halt opened on 12 October 1903 with the introduction of the GWR steam railmotor services between Stonehouse and .

Downfield Crossing Halt railway station

The halt was between Stroud and Stonehouse, and originally consisted of a pair of ground level platforms, but was these subsequently replaced by standard height platforms along with GWR pagoda style shelters, . The platforms were later reconstructed with brick. Access to the halt was from the adjacent level crossing.

Downfield Crossing Halt railway station

Closure of the halt came on 2 November 1964 following the withdrawal of local stopping passenger services on the line. No trace of the halt remains today.

Downfield Crossing Halt railway station

Services

This halt was served by the Gloucester to local passenger services, known as the 'Chalford Auto'.

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Downfield Crossing Halt on navigable 1946 O.S. map

Stroud District

Disused railway stations in Gloucestershire

Former Great Western Railway stations

Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1903

Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1964

Beeching closures in England

1903 establishments in England

1964 disestablishments in England