Private company

North Union Railway

Early British railway: active from 1834 to 1889

The North Union Railway was an early British railway company, operating two main routes, from Parkside to Preston and from Bolton Trinity Street to Preston, all in Lancashire. The northerly part of the routes sharing the line from Euxton to Preston.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1834Founded1

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The North Union Railway was an early British railway company, operating two main routes, from Parkside to Preston and from Bolton Trinity Street to Preston, all in Lancashire. The northerly part of the routes sharing the line from Euxton to Preston.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Bolton and Preston Railway1
  2. Succeeded Preston and Wigan Railway1
  3. Succeeded Wigan Branch Railway1
  4. Succeeded by London and North Western Railway1

Timeline

  1. 1834Founded Founded1

Sources

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