Framlingham railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Framlingham
The former station, now retail space
Location
Place	Framlingham
Area	Suffolk
Operations
Original company	East Suffolk Railway
Pre-grouping	Great Eastern Railway
Post-grouping	London and North Eastern Railway Eastern Region of British Railways
Platforms	1
History
1 June 1859	Opened
3 November 1952	Closed to passengers
April 1963	Closed
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain

Framlingham railway station was once an important train station in the historic town of Framlingham, located in Suffolk, United Kingdom. It first opened its doors in 1859, connecting Framlingham to the wider railway network. While it no longer serves trains, the old station building still stands today.

The Story of Framlingham Station

Framlingham station played a key role in connecting the town to other places. It was part of the East Suffolk Railway line. Later, it became part of bigger railway companies like the Great Eastern Railway and the London and North Eastern Railway.

Opening Day and Early Years

The station officially opened on 1 June 1859. This was an exciting time for Framlingham. Railways made it much easier and faster for people to travel. They also helped businesses by moving goods like farm produce and other supplies. The station had one platform where passengers would wait for their trains.

Passenger Services End

For many years, the station was a hub of activity. However, over time, fewer people used the trains for travel. More people started using cars and buses. Because of this, passenger train services at Framlingham station stopped on 3 November 1952.

The Final Closure

Even after passenger trains stopped, the station continued to be used for moving freight. Freight trains carried goods to and from Framlingham. But eventually, the need for freight services by rail also decreased. The station fully closed down in April 1963, meaning no more trains used the line.

What Happened Next

After the station closed, the railway tracks were removed. The old station building found a new purpose. Today, it has been repurposed and is used as a retail space. This means it's now a place where shops or businesses operate. It's a great example of how old buildings can be given a new life.

Preceding station	National Rail			Following station
Parham		Framlingham Branch		Terminus