College railway station (Scotland) explained

College
Status:Disused
Borough:Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.8594°N -4.2401°W
Original:North British Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

College railway station served the city of Glasgow, historically in Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1871 to 1886 on the Coatbridge Branch.

History

The station was opened on 1 February 1871 by the North British Railway. It was replaced by Glasgow High Street on 15 March 1886.[1] [2]

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. 196. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 67.