Dreghorn railway station explained

Dreghorn
Status:Disused
Borough:Dreghorn, Ayrshire
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.6119°N -4.6196°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
Pregroup:Glasgow and South Western Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Years:28 May 1848
Events:Opened
Years1:October 1850
Events1:Closed
Years2:May 1868
Events2:Reopened
Years3:6 April 1964
Events3:Closed permanently

Dreghorn railway station was a railway station serving the village of Dreghorn, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was originally part of the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway. The line forms part of National Cycle Route 73, and the site of the station is marked by signs at the junction with Station Brae, Dreghorn.

History

The station opened on 28 May 1848,[1] and closed in October 1850.[2] The station reopened in May 1868,[2] and closed permanently to passengers on 6 April 1964,[2] although the line between Irvine and Crosshouse was still in use by trains until October 1965.[3]

References

Notes

  1. Wham, page 57
  2. Butt, page 82
  3. Stansfield, page 26

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