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Burrs Country Park railway station

Burrs Country Park railway station is a stop on the heritage East Lancashire Railway. It is sited close to the 36 hectare (86 acre) Burrs Country Park site,[1] on the banks of the River Irwell, in the town of Bury, Greater Manchester, England.

History

The area of Burrs Country Park was acquired by the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in 1986 and was transformed from a derelict industrial site into a modern country park.

The station was opened in October 2016,[2] with regular passenger services commencing in January 2017.

Service

The East Lancashire Railway operates every weekend throughout the year, with additional services on some Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between Easter and the end of September.[3]

Preceding station Heritage Railways  Heritage railways Following station
Bury Bolton Street   East Lancashire Railway   Summerseat

References

  1. ^ "Burrs Country Park railway station". East Lancashire Railway. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Flying Scotsman returns to Bury to open new station". Bury Times. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Timetables". East Lancashire Railway. Retrieved 6 March 2025.