Kirkbuddo railway station
Disused railway station in Kirkbuddo, Angus
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Kirkbuddo railway station served the village of Kirkbuddo, Angus, Scotland, from 1870 to 1955 on the Dundee and Forfar direct line.
Kirkbuddo | |||||
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The site of the station in 2009 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Kirkbuddo, Angus Scotland | ||||
| Coordinates | 56.5821°N 2.8197°W | ||||
| Grid reference | NO497436 | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Disused | ||||
| History | |||||
Original company | Caledonian Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 14 November 1870 | Opened | ||||
| 10 January 1955 | Closed | ||||
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History
The station was opened on 14 November 1870 by the Caledonian Railway. On the northbound platform was the goods yard, on the west side of the line was the goods yard and at the north end of the northbound platform was the signal box, which opened in 1892. When the footbridge was moved to the south, the waiting room on the northbound platform was enlarged. The station closed on 10 January 1955.[1][2]
