Station code BYS DfT category F2 Number of platforms 1 | Grid reference NY000060 Managed by Northern 2011/12 966 | |
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Address Beckermet CA21 2YW, United Kingdom Similar Sellafield railway station, Nethertown railway station, Drigg railway station, Corkickle railway station, St Bees railway station | ||
Braystones railway station serves the villages of Braystones and Beckermet in Cumbria, as well as caravan sites and beach bungalows in the vicinity.
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The station is an unstaffed request stop on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line. It is situated directly on the coast in a remote location. Pearson's 1992 railway guide is moved to comment, "The tiny halts at Braystones and Nethertown are as remote as anything British Rail has to offer....".
History
The Whitehaven and Furness Junction Railway was authorised in 1847 for a line which would link the town of Whitehaven with the Furness Railway at Broughton-in-Furness. It was opened in stages, and the first section, that between Whitehaven and Ravenglass opened either on 1 June 1849 or on 21 July 1849.
The station buildings are still extant however are in private ownership. A bus-stop style shelter is provided on the single platform.
Service
The service is operated by Northern who provide all passenger train services. Four trains call in each direction (on request) Monday to Friday and four southbound & five northbound on Saturdays. There is no late evening or Sunday service.