Authorised on 2 July 1847, opened on 24 July 1848 and extending from Waterloo to Sandhills on 1 October 1850 and then to Southport (Chapel Street) in August 1851. The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway took over with effect from 14 June 1855.
Authorised on 2 July 1847, opened on 24 July 1848 and extending from Waterloo to Sandhills on 1 October 1850 and then to Southport (Chapel Street) in August 1851. The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway took over with effect from 14 June 1855.