Katesbridge railway station

Katesbridge
Katesbridge Station opened in 1880. The trackbed ran between the goods shed (now a barn) and the red brick house (this is likely a replacement dwelling) - the hedge marks it out quite well. The view is towards Banbridge. Photograph 29 October 2009
Location
Area County Down
Operations
Original company Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Pre-grouping Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Post-grouping Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
History
14 December 1880 Station opens
2 May 1955 Station closes
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain
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Katesbridge railway station was on the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) which ran from Banbridge to Castlewellan in Northern Ireland.

History

The station was opened on 14 December 1880.[1]

The station closed on 2 May 1955 under the auspices of the Ulster Transport Authority. The station served Katesbridge providing direct connections.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Poland's Bridge   Great Northern Railway (Ireland)
Banbridge-Castlewellan		   Ballyroney

References

  1. ↑ "Katesbridge station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-05-06.

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