St Rollox | |
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General information | |
Location | Glasgow, Lanarkshire Scotland |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Disused |
History | |
Original company | Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway |
Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
1 June 1831 | Opened |
1 November 1849 | Closed |
1 August 1883 | Reopened |
5 November 1962 | Closed |
St Rollox railway station served the city of Glasgow, historically in Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1831 to 1962 on the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway.
Coordinates: 55°52′11″N4°14′29″W / 55.8697°N 4.2415°W
The first site of the station was opened on 1 June 1831 by the Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway. It was also known as Glasgow (Townhead) and Glebe Street. It closed on 1 November 1849, being replaced by Buchanan Street. [1] [2]
Coordinates: 55°52′26″N4°13′57″W / 55.874°N 4.2324°W
The second station was opened on 1 August 1883 by the Caledonian Railway. A temporary platform was used earlier for collection of tickets. The station closed on 5 November 1962. [3] [2]
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