Craigleith railway station
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LocationCraigleith, Edinburgh,
Scotland
Scotland
Coordinates55°57′22″N 3°14′39″W / 55.9562°N 3.2441°W
Platforms2
StatusDisused
Craigleith | |||||
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 The site of the station in 2007 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Craigleith, Edinburgh, Scotland | ||||
| Coordinates | 55°57′22″N 3°14′39″W / 55.9562°N 3.2441°W | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Caledonian Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway, British Railways (Scottish Region) | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1 August 1879 | Opened | ||||
| 1 July 1922 | Name changed to Craigleith for Blackhall | ||||
| 30 April 1962 | Closed | ||||
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Craigleith railway station served the area of Craigleith, in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 1879 until its closure in 1962. It was located on the Leith Branch and the Barnton Branch.
The station was opened on 1 August 1879 by the Caledonian Railway and featured two goods sidings to the east, one of which served Craigleith Quarry. The station's name was changed to Craigleith for Blackhall on 1 July 1922. The station was ultimately closed on 30 April 1962.[1][2]
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrayfield Line and station closed |
Leith Branch | East Pilton Line and station closed | ||
| Terminus | Barnton Branch | House o'Hill Halt Line and station closed | ||
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