Crumlin | |
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![]() Crumlin station in 2012 | |
General information | |
Location | Crumlin, Antrim Northern Ireland |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Pre-grouping | Northern Ireland Railways |
Key dates | |
13 November 1871 | Station opened |
June 2003 | Station closed |
Crumlin railway station served Crumlin in County Antrim, Northern Ireland but is now closed to passengers.
The station was built for the Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway and opened on 13 November 1871.[ citation needed ] Translink withdrew passenger services from the line when it reopened the more direct Belfast Lanyon Place (Known as Belfast Central at the time) – Antrim route via Bleach Green. Translink stated that it was unable to maintain two routes to Antrim and after operating a skeleton service on the route announced that it would be mothballed.
Northern Ireland Railways removed the passing loop here to make the line one long siding.[ when? ][ citation needed ]
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