Greenhill Lower railway station explained

Greenhill Lower
Status:Disused
Borough:Greenhill, Falkirk
Country:Scotland
Platforms:2
3 (later added)
Original:Caledonian Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Years:1 March 1848
Events:Opened
Years1:18 April 1966
Events1:Closed

Greenhill Lower railway station served the village of Greenhill, Falkirk, Scotland from 1848 to 1966 on the Scottish Central Railway.

History

The station opened on 1 March 1848 by the Caledonian Railway. A third platform was added when the Bonnybridge Branch opened. The platform opened on the north side, making the former northern platform an island platform. It was also known as Greenhill Junction in some Caledonian timetables. The station closed on 18 April 1966.[1] [2]

External links

55.9894°N -3.8903°W

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. 206. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 109.