Broxburn railway station explained

Broxburn
Status:Disused
Borough:Broxburn, West Lothian
Country:Scotland
Original:Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Events:Opened
Years1:October 1844
Events1:Closed
Years2:June 1848
Events2:Re-sited
Events3:Closed permanently

Broxburn railway station served the town of Broxburn, West Lothian, Scotland, from 1843 to 1849 on the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway.

History

The station was opened in August 1843 by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway. The first site was too distant from the town so it closed a year later in October 1844. The second site opened in June 1848, this time being situated less than a mile from the town. This didn't prove to be any better so it closed permanently on 12 November 1849.[1]

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. 101. 931112387.