Union Bank Farm Halt railway station was on the southern section of the St Helens and Runcorn Gap line of the London and North Western Railway.

History

On 1 October 1911 the London and North Western Railway (LNWR) introduced a steam railmotor service between Widnes and St Helens, and at the same time, opened two new halts along the route: and Union Bank Farm Halt.

Union Bank Farm Halt railway station

The halt was built in wood and could fairly be described as 'minimal'.

Union Bank Farm Halt railway station

The halt closed on 18 June 1951, when passenger trains were withdrawn between Widnes and St Helens.

Union Bank Farm Halt railway station

Services

In 1922 six "Down" (northbound) trains a day called at Ann Street Halt, 'One class only' (i.e. 3rd Class) and 'Week Days Only' (i.e. not Sundays). The "Up" service was similar. The trains' destinations were St Helens to the north and Ditton Junction to the south, with some travelling beyond to Runcorn or Liverpool Lime Street.

In 1951 the service was sparser. Four trains called in each direction, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays three trains called in each direction, all were 3rd Class only. No trains called on Sundays.

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External links

The station on a 1937-1961 Overlay OS Map via National Library of Scotland

Union Bank Farm Halt on navigable 1948 O.S. map

an illustrated history of the line via 8D Association

Disused railway stations in St Helens, Merseyside

Former London and North Western Railway stations

Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1911

Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1951