Biggar railway station (Scotland) explained

Biggar
Status:Disused
Borough:Biggar, South Lanarkshire
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.6194°N -3.5267°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway
Pregroup:Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed for regular passenger services
Years2:14 August 1950
Events2:closed completely

Biggar railway station served the town of Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland from 1860 to 1950 on the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway.

History

The station was opened on 5 November 1860 by the Symington, Biggar and Broughton Railway. It was enlarged in 1906 to coincide with the Royal Highland Show in Peebles. A second track was laid, which meant that a footbridge and a second platform were built as well as a waiting room. The goods yard later formed part of Cuthbertson's engineering works. The station was closed on 5 June 1950,[1] although it continued to be used for schools until 14 August of the same year.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biggar, Station Road, Railway Station. Canmore. 9 June 2017.
  2. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 76. 931112387.