| WICKFORD JUNCTION |
| RHODE ISLAND |
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Note: Amtrak ended service to Shannock in October 1981 due to discontinuance of Beacon Hill. |
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Station Data: |
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Address |
Victory Highway |
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Location |
41.58 N, 71.49 W |
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Elevation |
27 m / 90 ft |
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Population |
26,486 (North Kingstown, RI) |
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Building |
Wooden depot was demolished |
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Condition |
Currently MBTA Station |
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Amtrak Train: |
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Train Name |
Route |
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BEACON HILL |
[ Boston, MA - Providence, RI - New London, CT - New Haven, CT ] Beacon Hill was discontinued in October 1981. |
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Urban Railroad Information |
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Category |
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MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) |
Commuter Train |
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Amtrak Wickford Junction, RI station was located between Kingston, RI and East Greenwich, RI (6 miles south of East Greenwich). Service to Wickford Junction ended due to discontinuance of Beacon Hill in October 1981. The station is currently used for MBTA commuter rail. The location of former Amtrak station was southeast of the current MBTA station (across the track).
The last Amtrak timetable showing Wickford Junction Station (issued on April 26, 1981) (Source: timetables.org ©1981 National Railroad Passenger Corporation) |
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Visited on August 27, 2016 |
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Wickford Junction Station Entrance |
Wickford Junction Station (MTBA) |
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To Platform |
RIPTA Bus #66 |
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Waiting Area/Parking Entrance |
Waiting Area |
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MTBA Station Name Board |
Former station was located east of the track |
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Looking North (Boston) |
Looking South (Washington) |
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Wickford Junction Station - Looking North (December 1962)
Wickford Junction Station (August 1968)
Former Wickford Junction Station - Looking North (Year unknown) |
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