Newport-on-Tay West railway station explained

Newport-on-Tay
Status:Disused
Borough:Newport-on-Tay, Fife
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:56.4339°N -2.9459°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:1
Original:Newport Railway
Pregroup:North British Railway
Postgroup:London and North Eastern Railway
Events:Opened as West Newport
Years1:12 January 1880
Events1:Closed
Years2:20 June 1887
Events2:Reopened
Years3:1950
Events3:Name changed to Newport-on-Tay West
Events4:Closed

Newport-on-Tay West railway station served the town of Newport-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, from 1879 to 1969 on the Newport Railway.

History

The station was opened as West Newport on 12 May 1879 by the Newport Railway. On the west end was the station building, which was brick built. It closed on 12 January 1880 but reopened on 20 June 1887. Its name was changed to Newport-on-Tay West in 1950. It closed on 5 May 1969.[1]

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. 316. 931112387.