Londonderry Graving Dock railway station

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Londonderry Graving Dock
General information
LocationStrand Road, Derry
Northern Ireland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Pre-grouping Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Post-grouping Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Key dates
12 November 1863Station opens
6 September 1948Station closes for passengers
10 August 1953Station closes

Londonderry Graving Dock railway station served Derry in Northern Ireland.

Contents

History

The station was opened by the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway on 12 November 1863.

The station closed to passengers on 6 September 1948. Freight services ended on 10 August 1953. [1]

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Londonderry Middle Quay   Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway   Gallagh Road

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References

  1. "Londonderry Graving Dock station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 24 May 2008.

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