Barmouth railway station (Northern Ireland)
Railway station in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Barmouth railway station served the village of Articlave and the surrounding area in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
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LocationCastlerock, County Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Coordinates55.160249°N 6.76962°W
StatusDisused
Original company
Londonderry and Coleraine RailwayBarmouth | |||||
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The site of Barmouth station in 2006 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Castlerock, County Londonderry Northern Ireland | ||||
| Coordinates | 55.160249°N 6.76962°W | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
Original company | Londonderry and Coleraine Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1 May 1855 | Station opens | ||||
| 1 February 1856 | Station closes | ||||
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The Londonderry and Coleraine Railway opened the station on 1 May 1855.[1]
The station was some distance from any urban settlements, and was very lightly used. It closed on 1 February 1856. The station building still stands and is used as a private residence.
Routes
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleraine Line and station open |
Londonderry and Coleraine Railway Coleraine-Derry |
Castlerock Line and station open | ||
