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Blackrock railway station (County Cork)
Blackrock railway station was on the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway in County Cork, Ireland.
Blackrock | |
|---|---|
Former station at Blackrock, photographed on 13 September 2005 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Blackrock, Cork, County Cork Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°53′46″N 8°25′10″W / 51.896166°N 8.419447°W |
| History | |
| Original company | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Southern Railways |
| Key dates | |
| 8 June 1850 | Station opens |
| 12 September 1932 | Station closes |
History edit
The station opened on 8 June 1850.
Passenger services were withdrawn on 12 September 1932.
Routes edit
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork Victoria Road | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Cork-Crosshaven 1850-1873 | Rochestown | ||
| Cork City Park | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Cork-Crosshaven 1885-1889 | Rochestown | ||
| Show Ground Halt | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Cork-Crosshaven 1873-1932 | Rochestown |
Further reading edit
- R.V.J. Butt (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1