Originally Posted by
Scouseinmanc
Can I just clear up the fact that there have NEVER been stations at either Fontenoy or Hodson streets.
I have checked every source I can think of & there is no evidence to show that these stations ever existed.
Prior to redevelopment of this area, there may indeed have been cuttings (& at one time possibly even the intention of opening up this/these station/s, which never came to fruition), exposed in both of these streets. However, the only historic station of a similar nature is James St, which is on a completely different line altogether.
The only stations ever opened & connected by this tunnel were Liverpool Riverside & Edge Hill.
It could be argued with justification, that Gt Howard St station, which was above the end of the tunnel, was served by the tunnel too. There was stairs down from the Gt Howard St station, which was in the open air at a higher level than the tunnel below, down to the Waterloo Goods depot which was at the end of the tunnel. So, the Waterloo Goods terminal was passenger and goods at one time - the way I understand it.
When the Waterloo Goods Station was de-commissioned, the line was extended to the new Riverside station at the Pier Head, and the link to Gt Howard St station no more.
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It was mentioned that Hodson Street was a stop for workers. If so, then steps must have been there.
St James' Station at Parliament St is similar to Hodson St as it is a cutting - semi underground station, which has conceptual plans for re-opening.
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