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Cork Western Road railway station 
Summary
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]
Cork Western Road | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Cork, County Cork Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°53′46″N 8°29′01″W / 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 |
History edit
The station opened on 8 August 1887.
Passenger services were withdrawn on 31 December 1934.
Routes edit
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus | Cork and Muskerry Light Railway Cork-Coachford |
Victoria |
Further reading edit
- R.V.J. Butt (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 1-85260-508-1
References edit
- ^ "5c. On Track, Cork & its Railway Heritage | Cork Heritage".