Kilrea railway station explained

Kilrea
Status:Disused
Borough:Kilrea, County Londonderry
Country:Northern Ireland
Coordinates:54.9475°N -6.5606°W
Original:Derry Central Railway
Pregroup:Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
Postgroup:Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
Years:18 February 1880
Events:Station opens
Years1:28 August 1950
Events1:Station closes

Kilrea railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland.

History

The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 February 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.

The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950 by the Ulster Transport Authority. The station served Kilrea.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kilrea station . Railscot - Irish Railways . 2012-04-29.