Washington (Tayside) railway station
Washington railway station served the village of Washington, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, from 1837 to 1847 on the Scottish Midland Junction Railway.
Washington | |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Perth and Kinross Scotland |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Newtyle and Coupar Angus Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Scottish Midland Junction Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 24 February 1837 | Opened |
| 8 September 1847 | Closed |
History
The station opened on 24 February 1837 by the Newtyle and Coupar Angus Railway. It was short-lived, closing after 10 years on 8 September 1847 when the track was doubled.[1] A siding remained on the north side of the line but it closed in 1900.[2]
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 442. OCLC 931112387.
- "RAILSCOT - Washington [N and CAR]". Railscot. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
External links
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyth Junction Line and station closed |
Scottish Midland Junction Railway | Ardler Line and station closed |
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