Cork Albert Street railway station
Former railway station in Cork, Ireland
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Cork Albert Street railway station was on the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway (CBPR) in County Cork, Ireland.
LocationCork, County Cork
Ireland
Ireland
Coordinates51.8973°N 8.4627°W
Original companyCork, Blackrock and Passage Railway
Pre-groupingCork, Blackrock and Passage Railway
Cork Albert Street | |||||
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Former Albert Street station, Cork. The railway closed in 1932 but the Albert Street terminus still stands and is used by a firm of builders merchants. Photographed on 22 July 2003. | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Cork, County Cork Ireland | ||||
| Coordinates | 51.8973°N 8.4627°W | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Great Southern Railways | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 6 February 1873 | Station opens | ||||
| 12 September 1932 | Station closes | ||||
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History
The station opened on 6 February 1873 replacing the former terminus of Cork Victoria Road railway station.
Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 12 September 1932.
Routes
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway Cork-Crosshaven |
Show Ground Halt | ||
Further reading
- R.V.J. Butt (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1
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