Newtowncunningham railway station explained

Newtowncunningham
Native Name Lang:ga
Borough:Newtowncunningham, County Donegal
Country:Ireland
Coordinates:54.999°N -7.5335°W
Original:Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Postgroup:Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Years:3 June 1883
Events:Station opens
Years1:3 June 1940
Events1:Station closes

Newtowncunningham railway station served Newtowncunningham in County Donegal, Ireland.

The station opened on 3 June 1883 when the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway built their line from Londonderry Graving Dock to Letterkenny (LLS).

It closed for passengers on 3 June 1940.[1]

It remained open for freight until 10 August 1953.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Newtowncunningham station . Railscot - Irish Railways . 2008-05-24.