Cork Western Road railway station
Railway station in Ireland
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Cork Western Road railway station was a terminus station on the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway in County Cork, Ireland. The station was located at Lancaster Quay (the Bishop's Marsh) on the Western Road, close to what is now the River Lee Hotel in Cork city.[1]
LocationCork, County Cork
Ireland
Ireland
Coordinates51.8961°N 8.4836°W
Original companyCork and Muskerry Light Railway
Pre-groupingCork and Muskerry Light Railway
Cork Western Road | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | Cork, County Cork Ireland | ||||
| Coordinates | 51.8961°N 8.4836°W | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Cork and Muskerry Light Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Cork and Muskerry Light Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Great Southern Railways | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 8 August 1887 | Station opened | ||||
| 31 December 1934 | Station closed | ||||
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History
The station opened on 8 August 1887.
Passenger services were withdrawn on 31 December 1934.
Routes
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Cork and Muskerry Light Railway Cork-Coachford |
Victoria | ||
Further reading
- R.V.J. Butt (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1
