Renfrew Porterfield railway station
Renfrew Porterfield railway station served the town of Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland from 1903 to 1926 on the Glasgow and Renfrew District Railway.
Renfrew Porterfield | |
|---|---|
| Location | Renfrew, Renfrewshire Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55.873°N 4.4043°W |
| Grid reference | NS496670 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Glasgow and Renfrew District Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 June 1903 | Opened |
| 19 July 1926 | Closed |
History
The station opened on 1 June 1903 by the Glasgow and Renfrew District Railway. To the west was the goods yard with sidings serving works buildings. To the north of the island platform was the signal box. The station closed on 17 July 1926[1] but the works sidings remained open. The signal box closed in 1932. The site is now a housing estate.[2]
References
- "Renfrew, Porterfield Station". Canmore. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- "RAILSCOT - Renfrew Porterfield". Railscot. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
Disused links
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Inch Line and station closed |
Glasgow and Renfrew District Railway | South Renfrew Line and station closed |
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