Bishopstown railway station

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Bishopstown
General information
Location Bishopstown, County Cork
Ireland
History
Original company Cork and Macroom Direct Railway
Key dates
1 May 1912Station opens
1 July 1921Station closes

Bishopstown railway station was on the Cork and Macroom Direct Railway in County Cork, Ireland.

Contents

History

The station opened on 1 May 1912. Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 1 July 1921. [1]

Routes

Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Cork Capwell   Cork and Macroom Direct Railway
Cork-Macroom
  Ballincollig

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References

  1. "Bishopstown station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2008.