Katesbridge railway station
Katesbridge railway station was on the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) which ran from Banbridge to Castlewellan in Northern Ireland.
Katesbridge | |
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 Katesbridge Station opened in 1880. The trackbed ran between the goods shed (now a barn) and the red brick house (this is a later dwelling) - the hedge marks it out quite well. The view is towards Banbridge. Photograph 29 October 2009 | |
| Location | County Down Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54.298666°N 6.147596°W |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Pre-grouping | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Post-grouping | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Key dates | |
| 14 December 1880 | Station opens |
| 2 May 1955 | Station closes |
History
The station was opened on 14 December 1880.[1]
The station closed on 2 May 1955 under the auspices of the Great Northern Railway Board. The station served Katesbridge providing direct connections.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland's Bridge | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) Banbridge-Castlewellan |
Ballyroney | ||
References
- "Katesbridge station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
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