St Rollox railway station

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

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

History edit

First site edit

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 edit

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 edit

  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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