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St Rollox railway station
St Rollox railway station served the city of Glasgow, historically in Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1831 to 1962 on the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway.
St Rollox | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Glasgow, Lanarkshire Scotland |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 June 1831 | Opened |
| 1 November 1849 | Closed |
| 1 August 1883 | Reopened |
| 5 November 1962 | Closed |
History edit
First site edit
Coordinates:55°52′11″N 4°14′29″W / 55.8697°N 4.2415°W
The first site of the station was opened on 1 June 1831 by the Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway. It was also known as Glasgow (Townhead) and Glebe Street. It closed on 1 November 1849, being replaced by Buchanan Street.[1][2]
Second site edit
Coordinates:55°52′26″N 4°13′57″W / 55.874°N 4.2324°W
The second station was opened on 1 August 1883 by the Caledonian Railway. A temporary platform was used earlier for collection of tickets. The station closed on 5 November 1962.[3][2]
References edit
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 197. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 204. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 376. OCLC 931112387.
External links edit
- RAILSCOT - Glasgow (Townhead)
- RAILSCOT - St Rollox [2nd]