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Bogside railway station

Coordinates: 55°37′38″N 4°41′07″W / 55.6273°N 4.6853°W / 55.6273; -4.6853
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Bogside
The site of Bogside station in 2006
General information
LocationNear Irvine, Ayrshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°37′38″N 4°41′07″W / 55.6273°N 4.6853°W / 55.6273; -4.6853
Grid referenceNS309403
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGlasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
Pre-groupingGlasgow and South Western Railway
Key dates
23 March 1840Opened (restricted access)
1 June 1894Opened (full access)
30 June 1952Renamed Bogside Race Course
14 June 1965Renamed Bogside
2 January 1967Closed

Bogside railway station was a railway station serving the north of the town of Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The station was originally part of the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway (now the Ayrshire Coast Line).

History

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The station opened on 23 March 1840.[1] Access was restricted at this station until 1 June 1894 when it became fully open to the public.[1] The station was renamed Bogside Race Course on 30 June 1952,[1] however after the closure of Bogside Racecourse, the station was once again renamed Bogside on 14 June 1965.[1] The station closed permanently to passengers on 2 January 1967.[1]

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Butt, p. 38

Sources

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  • Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Connection with
GPK&AR
  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Ardrossan Railway
  Stevenston
Link open to freight, station open
Irvine
Line and station open
  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
  Kilwinning
Line and station open