Garvagh railway station
| Garvagh | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Garvagh |
| Area | County Londonderry |
| Coordinates | 54°59′18″N 6°40′36″W / 54.9883°N 6.6768°WCoordinates: 54°59′18″N 6°40′36″W / 54.9883°N 6.6768°W |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Derry Central Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| Post-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| History | |
| 18 February 1880 | Station opens |
| 28 August 1950 | Station closes |
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Garvagh railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland.
History
The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 February 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.
The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950 under the Ulster Transport Authority. It served Garvagh.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilrea | Derry Central Railway Magherafelt-Macfin Junction |
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References
- ↑ "Garvagh station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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