Station code LYT DfT category E Number of platforms 1 | Grid reference SZ327958 Managed by South West Trains 2011/12 0.228 million | |
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Similar Lymington Pier railway st, Brockenhurst railway station, Hinton Admiral railway st, Beaulieu Road railway st, Redbridge railway station | ||
Lymington Town railway station is a railway station serving the town of Lymington in Hampshire, England. It is the only intermediate station on the Lymington Branch Line from Brockenhurst to Lymington. Celebrations were held at Lymington Town (as well as at Brockenhurst) in mid-2008, to mark the 150th anniversary of the branch line. The station is managed by South West Trains, who operate all trains serving it.
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History
The Lymington Railway, running between Brockenhurst and Lymington was established in 1856 and opened to a temporary station at Lymington on 12 July 1858. A permanent station was opened at Lymington Town in 1860. Three years later the company acquired a ferry to the Isle of Wight. The company was absorbed by the London and South Western Railway in 1879.Services were extended to Lymington Pier in 1884.
Motive Power Depot
The Lymington Railway built a small engine shed north of the station in 1858. This was extended in 1874, and remained open until 1966.
Services
The station is served by South West Trains, who operate two trains an hour in each direction throughout the week (including Sundays), as a self-contained shuttle to/from Brockenhurst. Services were provided using restored British Rail Class 421 slam-door trains until 22 May 2010 when they were withdrawn. Services are now provided by a Class 158 or Class 450.