Sigglesthorne railway station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sigglesthorne
Location	Great Hatfield, East Riding of Yorkshire England
Coordinates	53°52′13″N 0°12′24″W / 53.870200°N 0.206800°W / 53.870200; -0.206800
Platforms	2
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Original company	Hull and Hornsea Railway
Pre-grouping	North Eastern Railway
Post-grouping	London and North Eastern Railway North Eastern Region of British Railways
Key dates
28 March 1864	Opened as "Hatfield"
1 October 1874	Renamed "Sigglesthorne"
19 October 1964	Closed

Sigglesthorne railway station was once a busy train stop in England. It was part of the Hull and Hornsea Railway. This station helped people travel to and from the villages of Great Hatfield and Little Hatfield. Interestingly, these villages were actually closer to the station than the village of Sigglesthorne itself!

A Look Back: The Station's Story

Opening and Name Change

The station first opened its doors on March 28, 1864. When it first started, it was called "Hatfield".

However, there was another station named Hatfield on a very important railway line called the East Coast Main Line. To avoid confusing passengers, the station was renamed "Sigglesthorne" on October 1, 1874.

Why the Station Closed

Sigglesthorne station served its communities for many years. It finally closed on October 19, 1964. Its closure was part of a big plan to change Britain's railways. This plan was known as the Beeching Report.

What Happened Next?

Today, trains no longer run on the old Sigglesthorne railway line. However, a part of the disused railway track has been given a new purpose. It is now a special place called a Local Nature Reserve. This means it is protected so that plants and animals can live there safely.