St Rollox railway station

St Rollox
General information
LocationGlasgow, Lanarkshire
Scotland
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGarnkirk and Glasgow Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 June 1831 (1831-06-01)Opened
1 November 1849Closed
1 August 1883Reopened
5 November 1962 (1962-11-05)Closed

St Rollox railway station served the city of Glasgow, historically in Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1831 to 1962 on the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway.

History

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First site

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Coordinates:55°52′11″N 4°14′29″W / 55.8697°N 4.2415°W / 55.8697; -4.2415
The first site of the station was opened on 1 June 1831 by the Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway. It was also known as Glasgow (Townhead) and Glebe Street. It closed on 1 November 1849, being replaced by Buchanan Street.[1][2]

Second site

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Coordinates:55°52′26″N 4°13′57″W / 55.874°N 4.2324°W / 55.874; -4.2324
The second station was opened on 1 August 1883 by the Caledonian Railway. A temporary platform was used earlier for collection of tickets. The station closed on 5 November 1962.[3][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 197. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ a b Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 204. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
  3. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 376. OCLC 931112387.
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