Heighington, Darlington, DL2 2XL

Heighington is a railway station on the Tees Valley Line, which runs between Bishop Auckland and Saltburn via Darlington. The station, situated 5 miles 62 chains (9.3 km) north‑west of Darlington, serves the villages of Aycliffe and Heighington in County Durham, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains. Heighington is a small rural community near Darlington, and the presence of the station provides a direct rail link to the larger town and surrounding villages. The locality falls within postal district DL 2 and is part of the broader Darlington area. The station’s historical significance has been noted by Historic England, who suggest it may be the world’s first railway station.