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Greenhill Lower railway station
Greenhill Lower railway station served the village of Greenhill, Falkirk, Scotland from 1848 to 1966 on the Scottish Central Railway.
Greenhill Lower | |
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Stainer 5MT hauling a passenger service to Kirkcaldy in 1957 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Greenhill, Falkirk Scotland |
| Platforms | 2 3 (later added) |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Caledonian Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Rail (Scottish Region) |
| Key dates | |
| 1 March 1848 | Opened |
| 18 April 1966 | Closed |
History edit
The station opened on 1 March 1848 by the Caledonian Railway. A third platform was added when the Bonnybridge Branch opened. The platform opened on the north side, making the former northern platform an island platform. It was also known as Greenhill Junction in some Caledonian timetables. The station closed on 18 April 1966.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 206. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 109. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Line partly open, station closed | Scottish Central Railway | Bonnybridge Line and station closed | ||
External links edit
- RAILSCOT - Greenhill Lower
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