Spiersbridge railway station

Spiersbridge
General information
LocationJenny Lind, Lanarkshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°48′03″N 4°19′22″W / 55.8009°N 4.3229°W / 55.8009; -4.3229
Grid referenceNS544588
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGlasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Pre-groupingGlasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Key dates
27 September 1848 (1848-09-27)Opened
1 May 1849 (1849-05-01)Closed

Spiersbridge railway station, also known as Speirsbridge railway station, co-served the neighbourhood of Jenny Lind, historically in Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1848 to 1849 on the Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway.

History

The station was opened on 27 September 1848 by the Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway. It was a short-lived station, only being open for 7 months, before closing on 1 May 1849.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 399. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 217. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Kennishead
Line and station open 		  Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway   Terminus
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