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King's Sutton
Kings sutton station 2010.jpg
Location
Place King's Sutton
Local authority South Northamptonshire
Grid reference SP494360
Operations
Station code KGS
Managed by Chiltern Railways
Platforms in use 2
Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail
Annual rail passenger usage
2004/05 * Increase 40,321
2005/06 * Decrease 35,215
2006/07 * Increase 39,090
History
Key dates Opened 2 August 1872 (2 August 1872)
History
Original company Great Western Railway
Pre-grouping GWR
Post-grouping GWR
National Rail - UK railway stations
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
* Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at King's Sutton from Office of Rail Regulation statistics.

King's Sutton railway station is a train station in the village of King's Sutton. This village is located in Northamptonshire, England. It is also the closest train station for people living in the town of Brackley.

The station first opened its doors on 1 December 1873. It was built by a company called the Great Western Railway.

About King's Sutton Station

King's Sutton station is currently managed by Chiltern Railways. This company also runs many of the trains that stop here. Another train company, First Great Western, also provides services.

Station Upgrades

The station got a big makeover in 2009. Workers added new fences to make it safer. They also put in a new shelter where passengers can wait for trains. A bridge was also added, making it easier to cross the tracks.

Northamptonshire's Quietest Station

King's Sutton is known for being the least used train station in Northamptonshire. This means fewer people use it compared to other stations in the county.

Images for kids

  • Banbury, Blisworth, Cockley Brake, Fenny Compton, Northampton, Ravenstone Wood,Roade, Stratford on Avon, Towcester, & Woodford & Hinton RJD 2

    A map from 1911 showing the railway lines around King's Sutton.

  • King's sutton station Mk2 (6)

    The village of King's Sutton seen from the station in the year 2000. The old fence was changed in 2009.

  • King's sutton station Mk2 (4)

    The station in 2010. King's Sutton station was improved, got a new shelter, and its footbridge was put back in 2006.

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