Benton Metro station, Tyne & Wear
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Benton Metro station, Tyne & Wear
Image: © Nigel Thompson Taken: 17 Sep 2010
Opened in 1871 by the Blyth & Tyne Railway on what later became the North Tyneside loop line from Newcastle to Tynemouth, this station was rebuilt and converted to Metro operation in 1980. View east towards Forest Hall and Tynemouth.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.013705
Longitude
-1.567903