Stanlow and Thornton - Least Used Station in Cheshire
So it was time to get up early - and with just enough winter morning daylight - and go and tick off this least used station.
Thanks to Karl for coming with me. The *new* station stats (for 2018-2019) are due out next month in December!
You can see the (old) ORR statistic for Station Usage are here: https://dataportal.orr.gov.uk/statistics/usage/estimates-of-station-usage/
This video explores the rarely used Stanlow and Thornton station in Cheshire, situated on a branch line from Helsby that serves Ince & Elton with limited services. The footage captures the station during winter morning light, highlighting its quiet operation and historical significance. Several locations along the route are featured, including Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Helsby, Hooton, Ince, Ince and Elton, Liverpool Lime Street, Runcorn East, and Warrington Bank Quay. The video also references past station usage statistics and acknowledges a companion on the journey.
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