Crosshill railway station (Ayrshire) explained

Crosshill
Status:Disused
Borough:Crosshill, South Ayrshire
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.3298°N -4.6673°W
Original:Glasgow and South Western Railway
Pregroup:Glasgow and South Western Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Crosshill railway station served the village of Crosshill, South Ayrshire, Scotland, from 1860 to 1862 on the Maybole and Girvan Railway.

History

The station was opened on 24 May 1860 by the Glasgow and South Western Railway. From August 1861, trains were reduced to Tuesdays only. It was a short-lived station, only being open for less than two years, closing on 1 March 1862.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 72.
  2. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 142. 931112387.