Daimler Halt

Daimler Halt
General information
Location	off Sandy Lane, Coventry England
Coordinates	52.4187°N 1.5144°W / 52.4187; -1.5144
Grid reference	SP331802
Platforms	2
Other information
Status	Disused
History
Pre-grouping	London and North Western Railway
Post-grouping	London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1917	Opened
1965	Closed
Location

Daimler Halt was a railway halt in Coventry, England, built by the London and North Western Railway in 1917 and closed in 1965.

It was unusual in that it was built solely for use of employees of the Daimler Company. It became a public station in 1956.^[1] There were no station buildings with the exception of rain shelters on the platforms.

Preceding station	Historical railways			Following station
Coundon Road Line open, station closed		London and North Western Railway Coventry to Nuneaton Line		Foleshill Line open, station closed

References

1. Private and Untimetabled Railway Stations by G.Croughton

• Warwickshire Railways: Daimler Halt Station
• British History Online: Coventry Communications