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Lytham Railway Station

Lytham railway station has a history marked by multiple expansions and changes, reflecting the growth of both the town and the railway network. Originally, a terminus for the Preston & Wyre Railway branch line from Kirkham, it opened in 1846 on Station Road. This original station was later replaced by a new terminus on Ballam Road in 1863 for the Blackpool & Lytham Railway. Finally, a connecting line was built in 1874, transforming the station into a through station and leading to the closure of the original Station Road location for passenger service, though it continued as a goods yard… Read more »