Cork Capwell railway station
Railway station in County Cork, Ireland
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Cork Capwell railway station was the terminus of the Cork and Macroom Direct Railway (CMDR) in County Cork, Ireland. It was located just off the Summerhill South Road and the station building remains in use by Bus Éireann as offices.[1]
LocationCork, County Cork
Ireland
Ireland
Coordinates51.891°N 8.468°W
Original companyCork and Macroom Direct Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Southern and Western Railway
Cork Capwell | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General information | |||||
| Location | Cork, County Cork Ireland | ||||
| Coordinates | 51.891°N 8.468°W | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Cork and Macroom Direct Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Great Southern and Western Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Great Southern Railways | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 30 September 1879 | Station opened | ||||
| 2 March 1925 | Station closed | ||||
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History
The station opened on 30 September 1879. Regular passenger services were withdrawn on 2 March 1925.
Routes
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Cork and Macroom Direct Railway Cork-Macroom |
Bishopstown | ||
Further reading
- R.V.J. Butt (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1
