Bellshill railway station (North British Railway) explained

Bellshill
Status:Disused
Borough:Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
Country:Scotland
Platforms:2
Original:North British Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Years1:1 January 1917
Events1:Closed to passengers temporarily
Years2:2 June 1919
Events2:Reopened to passengers
Events3:Closed

Bellshill railway station served the town of Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1879 to 1951 on the Glasgow, Bothwell, Hamilton and Coatbridge Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 May 1879 by the North British Railway. It closed on 1 January 1917 but reopened on 2 June 1919, before closing permanently on 10 September 1951.[1] [2]

External links

55.82°N -4.0307°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 73. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 32.