Akhisar railway station (1890–2018)

Akhisar railway station was a station in Akhisar, Turkey. Built in 1890 by the Smyrna Cassaba Railway, it remained in service until 2018, when a new station on the outskirts of the city. The station was closed on 20 April 2018 and the tracks were torn up shortly after, to much criticism.

Akhisar
The platforms of the former station, with the tracks torn up, in February 2021.
General information
LocationD.565, Atatürk Mah., 45220 Akhisar/Manisa
Turkey
Coordinates38°55′21″N 27°50′01″E / 38.922370°N 27.833639°E / 38.922370; 27.833639
Owned byTurkish State Railways
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
History
Opened1890[1]
Closed20 April 2018
Electrified25 kV AC

The station was opened in 1890, by the Smyrna Cassaba Railway.

References

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  1. ^ SCP railway opening dates - trainsofturkey.com
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