When did the first train arrive at Peterborough East railway station?
The first train arrived at Peterborough on the 2nd of June 1845. This date marked the opening of a station built by the Eastern Counties Railway.
Questions about Peterborough East railway station
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Peterborough East railway station in August 1887?
Part of the station roof collapsed during a shunting accident in August 1887. A quarter of the entire roof was wrecked before dawn at 4:20am when wagons struck iron columns supporting the south side.
When did passenger services cease at Peterborough East railway station?
Final closure to passenger traffic arrived on the 6th of June 1966. Passenger services on the Northampton line had ceased earlier on the 2nd of May 1964.
Why did Peterborough East railway station become redundant in 1970?
Operations moved to a new terminal on the 29th of June 1970, making the facility redundant. The Post Office took over the terminal in July 1981 after British Rail withdrew its unprofitable parcels business that same month.
What is currently located on the site of Peterborough East railway station?
Redevelopment work began on the site starting in 2017 as Fletton Quays mixed-use development. New government offices and more than 350 riverside apartments now occupy part of the former station footprint while the Ely to Peterborough Line continues running through the site today.