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Kirkcudbright railway station

Coordinates: 54°50′17″N 4°02′52″W / 54.8381°N 4.0479°W / 54.8381; -4.0479
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Kirkcudbright
The site of the station in 2019
General information
LocationKirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
Coordinates54°50′17″N 4°02′52″W / 54.8381°N 4.0479°W / 54.8381; -4.0479
Grid referenceNX685511
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGlasgow and South Western Railway
Pre-groupingGlasgow and South Western Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
7 March 1864 (1864-03-07)Opened
3 May 1965 (1965-05-03)Closed

Kirkcudbright railway station served the town of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland from 1864 to 1965 on the Kirkcudbright Railway.

History

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The station opened on 7 March 1864 by the Glasgow and South Western Railway. To the west, was the goods shed as well as its respective sidings and a cattle dock, which was built in 1894. To the north was the signal box, which opened in 1889, and a siding for the engine shed which was situated at the north end of the platform. In 1955 the engine shed closed and the signal box was replaced with a ground frame. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 3 May 1965.[citation needed]

The station has since been converted into a café and cookery school.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Dog-friendly Scotland: 12 favourite cafes in The Borders and South of Scotland". The Herald. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Tarff
Line and station closed
  Kirkcudbright Railway   Terminus