Maghera railway station
| Maghera | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Maghera |
| Area | County Londonderry |
| Coordinates | 54°50′43″N 6°40′06″W / 54.8452°N 6.6682°WCoordinates: 54°50′43″N 6°40′06″W / 54.8452°N 6.6682°W |
| Operations | |
| Original company | Derry Central Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| Post-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| History | |
| 18 December 1880 | Station opens |
| 28 August 1950 | Station closes |
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Maghera railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland.
History
The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 December 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.
The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950 by the Ulster Transport Authority. The station served Maghera in County Londonderry.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockloughrim | Derry Central Railway Magherafelt-Macfin Junction |
Upperlands | ||
Maghera Goods Shed, now moved to Downpatrick railway station on the Downpatrick and County Down Railway.
References
- ↑ "Maghera station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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