Knockloughrim railway station

Knockloughrim
Location
Place Knockloughrim
Area County Londonderry
Coordinates 54°48′47″N 6°37′30″W / 54.8131°N 6.6250°W / 54.8131; -6.6250Coordinates: 54°48′47″N 6°37′30″W / 54.8131°N 6.6250°W / 54.8131; -6.6250
Operations
Original company Derry Central Railway
Pre-grouping Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
Post-grouping Belfast and Northern Counties Railway
History
18 December 1880 Station opens
28 August 1950 Station closes
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Knockloughrim railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland. The station served Knockloughrim.

History

The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 December 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.

The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Magherafelt   Derry Central Railway
Magherafelt-Macfin Junction
  Maghera

References

  1. "Knockloughrim station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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