Bridge of Weir railway station
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| Bridge of Weir | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridge of Weir |
| Area | Renfrewshire |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Bridge of Weir Railway |
| Pre-grouping company | Glasgow and South Western Railway |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| 20 June 1864 | Opened |
| 18 May 1868 | Closed during construction of the Greenock and Ayrshire Railway |
| 23 December 1869 | Reopened as a through station |
| 10 January 1983 | Closed |
| Disused railway stations in Scotland | |
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Closed railway stations in Britain |
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Bridge of Weir railway station was a railway station serving the village of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland, originally as part of the Bridge of Weir Railway.
[edit] History
The station opened on 20 June 1864, however it was closed on 18 May 1868 during the construction of the Greenock and Ayrshire Railway. It reopened, now as part of the new extended line, on 23 December 1869. The station closed on 10 January 1983.
[edit] References
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations, Patrick Stephens Ltd, Sparkford.
| Preceding station | Historical Railways | Following station | ||
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| End of Line Through services via G&AR |
Glasgow and South Western Railway |
Houston Line and station closed |
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| Kilmacolm Line and station closed |
Glasgow and South Western Railway |
End of Line Through services via BWR |
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