Wigston South railway station
Wigston South | |
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The site of the station in 2016 | |
| General information | |
| Location | South Wigston, Oadby and Wigston England |
| Coordinates | 52°34′45″N 1°07′51″W / 52.5793°N 1.1307°W |
| Grid reference | SP590983 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Midland Counties Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Midland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 30 June 1840 | Station opened as Wigston |
| 1 October 1868 | Renamed Wigston South |
| 1 January 1962 | Station closed |
Wigston South railway station, originally named Wigston station, was a railway station serving Wigston Magna in Leicestershire. Following the arrival of the station and further substantial development of Wigston Junction, locomotive shed and wagon works, the area was built up to form what is now known as South Wigston.