Hamilton Branch (railway) explained

The Hamilton Branch is a historic railway in Scotland, running from the Newton railway station to Ross Junction with the Caledonian Railway Coalburn Branch.

History

• 17 September 1849 – Opened between Newton and Hamilton
• 29 May 1876 – Opened between Hamilton and Ross Junction

Connections to other lines

• Coalburn Branch at Ross Junction
• Hamilton and Strathaven Railway (and onwards to the Busby Railway) at Hamilton West railway station
• Clydesdale Junction Railway, Glasgow Central Railway and Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway at Newton railway station

Current operations

The line is open as part of the Argyle Line.

External links

• RAILSCOT on Hamilton Branch