Craigleith railway station

Craigleith
The site of the station in 2007
General information
LocationCraigleith, Edinburgh
Scotland
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1 August 1879 (1879-08-01)Opened
1 July 1922Name changed to Craigleith for Blackhall
30 April 1962 (1962-04-30)Closed

Craigleith railway station served the area of Craigleith, Edinburgh, Scotland, from 1879 until its closure in 1962. It was located on the Leith Branch and the Barnton Branch.

History

The station was opened on 1 August 1879 by the Caledonian Railway and featured two goods sidings to the east, one of which served Craigleith Quarry. The station's name was changed to Craigleith from Blackhall on 1 July 1922. The stations ultimately closed on 30 April 1962.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ M E Quick, Railway Passenger Stations in England Scotland and Wales—A Chronology, The Railway and Canal Historical Society, 2002, p. 132
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 70. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Murrayfield
Line and station closed
  Leith Branch   East Pilton
Line and station closed
Terminus   Barnton Branch   House o' Hill Halt
Line and station closed

55°57′22″N 3°14′39″W / 55.9562°N 3.2441°W / 55.9562; -3.2441