History
The station was opened by the Belfast and Ballymena Railway on 1 July 1905. [1] It closed to passengers on 9 September 1961.
Muckamore | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Antrim, County Antrim Northern Ireland |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Belfast and Ballymena Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| Post-grouping | Ulster Transport Authority |
| Key dates | |
| 1 July 1905 | Station opens |
| 9 September 1961 | Station closes |
Muckamore railway station served the village of Muckamore near Antrim in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The station was opened by the Belfast and Ballymena Railway on 1 July 1905. [1] It closed to passengers on 9 September 1961.
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