Foulshiels | |
|---|---|
 The site of the station in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Stoneyburn, West Lothian Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°51′20″N3°38′41″W / 55.8556°N 3.6448°W |
| Grid reference | NS975634 |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway |
| Key dates | |
| May 1850 | Opened |
| 1852 | Closed |
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Bents Line and station closed | Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway Longridge and Bathgate Extension Railway | Whitburn Line and station closed |
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