Crookston railway station

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1⁄2 miles (7 km) west of Glasgow Central.

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History

The station was opened by the Glasgow and South Western Railway on 1 July 1885. [1] It was temporarily closed due to the First World War on 1 January 1917 [1] reopening in 1919. Following review of the finances of operations of railway services operated by Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive, funding for the line was withdrawn resulting in the closure of the station on 10 January 1983. [1] The station reopened on 28 July 1990 [1] at the same time as the Paisley Canal Line reopened by British Rail. The station buildings are now protected as a category B listed building. [2]

Services

Monday to Saturdays there is a half-hourly service eastbound to Glasgow Central and westbound to Paisley Canal.

On Sundays, an hourly service operates in each direction.

The station in 1986, 3 years after closure. Crookston station (remains) geograph-3117502-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg
The station in 1986, 3 years after closure.
Crookston
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Crookston railway station in 2009.jpg
Crookston station in 2009.
General information
Location Crookston, Glasgow
Scotland
Coordinates 55°50′32″N4°21′55″W / 55.8422°N 4.3653°W / 55.8422; -4.3653
Grid reference NS520635
Managed by ScotRail
Transit authority SPT
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeCKT
History
Original company Glasgow and South Western Railway
Pre-groupingGlasgow and South Western Railway
Post-grouping London Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 July 1885Opened [1]
1 January 1917Closed [1]
1919Reopened
10 January 1983Closed [1]
28 July 1990Reopened [1]
Passengers
2018/19Decrease2.svg 0.195 million
Preceding station National Rail logo.svg National Rail Following station
Hawkhead   ScotRail
Paisley Canal Line
  Mosspark
  Historical railways  
Hawkhead   Glasgow and South Western Railway
Paisley Canal Line
  Corkerhill

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