Craigleith railway station explained

Craigleith
Status:Disused
Borough:Craigleith, Edinburgh
Country:Scotland
Platforms:2
Original:Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Events:Opened
Years1:1 July 1922
Events1:Name changed to Craigleith for Blackhall
Events2:Closed

Craigleith railway station served the area of Craigleith, Edinburgh, Scotland from 1879 to 1962 on the Leith Branch and the Barnton Branch.

History

The station opened on 1 August 1879 by the Caledonian Railway. There were two goods sidings to the east, one serving Craigleith Quarry. The station's name was changed to Craigleith for Blackhall on 1 July 1922. It closed on 30 April 1962.[1] [2]

External links

55.9562°N -3.2441°W

Notes and References

  1. M E Quick, Railway Passenger Stations in England Scotland and Wales—A Chronology, The Railway and Canal Historical Society, 2002, p. 132
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 70.