Situated on the CLC Winsford and Over branch which was opened on 1.7.1870 to give access to the numerous salt works in the Winsford area. One of only two station's on the line Whitegate opened for passenger business on 1.1.1874. It closed a few years later on 1.1.1874 only to re-open twelve years later on 1.5.1886. A further period of closure followed between 1.12.1888 and 1.2.1892 following which was the stations longest period of continuous business which lasted until the final closure on 1.1.1931.

For such a sparsely populated area Whitegate Station was provided with a substantial two story building and a single platform, although a passing loop was provided at the station.

The branch continued in use as a goods line, which had always been its primary purpose, until the early 1960's. Today the line is the route of a popular footpath and bridleway called the Whitegate Way.

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