Roodyards railway station

Roodyards
Train runs past the approximate location of Roodyards Station, but there is no evidence of the station left
General information
LocationDundee
Scotland
Coordinates56°27′58″N 2°56′41″W / 56.465985°N 2.944665°W / 56.465985; -2.944665
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyDundee and Arbroath Railway
Key dates
9 June 1839 (1839-06-09)Opened
9 April 1840 (1840-04-09)Closed

Roodyards railway station served Roodyards Road in Dundee, Scotland from 1839 to 1840 on the Dundee and Arbroath Railway.

History

The station opened on 9 June 1839 by the Dundee and Arbroath Railway. It was situated at the south end of Roodyards Road and was the southern terminus of the line until 9 April 1840.[1]

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 153. OCLC 931112387.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Broughty Ferry
Line and station open
  Dundee and Arbroath Railway   Terminus