Foxford railway station

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Foxford railway station serves the town of Foxford in County Mayo, Ireland.

LocationStation Road, Foxford, County Mayo, F26 F950
Ireland
Coordinates53°58′58″N 9°8′3″W
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Foxford

Béal Easa
Iarnród Éireann
The single platform at Foxford
General information
LocationStation Road, Foxford, County Mayo, F26 F950
Ireland
Coordinates53°58′58″N 9°8′3″W
Operated byIarnród Éireann
LineBallina branch line
Platforms1
Tracks1
Train operatorsIarnród Éireann
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
ParkingSpaces = 25
Rates = Free at Present
Bicycle facilitiesNo bike facilities available
Other information
Station codeFXFRD
Key dates
1 May 1868Station opened
1963Station closed
1988Station reopened
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The station is on the Dublin to Ballina service (Direct or Transfer at Manulla Junction). Passengers can travel to Westport by travelling to Manulla Junction and changing trains.[1]

History

The station opened on 1 May 1868.[2] It was closed in 1963 and reopened in 1988.[citation needed]

The line is owned by the state company Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), and previously by the Midland Great Western Railway. The station has a single track and platform. The remains of a second platform on the western side of the line are still visible.[timeframe?]

Services

Train Services

The typical weekday off-peak service is as follows:

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Preceding station Iarnród Éireann Following station
Manulla Junction   Commuter
Ballina Branch Line
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Bus Services

No buses serve the station directly, but the 430 Citylink bus serves the nearby village of Foxford, which is a 21-minute walk from the station.[3][4]

See also

References

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