Dreghorn | |
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General information | |
Location | Dreghorn, Ayrshire Scotland |
Coordinates | 55°36′43″N4°37′11″W / 55.6119°N 4.6196°W |
Grid reference | NS350384 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway |
Pre-grouping | Glasgow and South Western Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
28 May 1848 | Opened |
October 1850 | Closed |
May 1868 | Reopened |
6 April 1964 | Closed permanently |
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The station opened on 28 May 1848, [1] and closed in October 1850. [2] The station reopened in May 1868, [2] and closed permanently to passengers on 6 April 1964, [2] although the line between Irvine and Crosshouse was still in use by trains until October 1965. [3]
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Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
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Springside Line and station closed | Glasgow and South Western Railway Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway | Irvine Line closed, station open |