Chirnside railway station

Chirnside railway station served the village of Chirnside, Scottish Borders, Scotland from 1863 to 1965 on the Berwickshire Railway.

Chirnside
The station house in 1997
General information
LocationChirnside, Scottish Borders
Scotland
Coordinates55°48′15″N 2°14′14″W / 55.8041°N 2.2371°W / 55.8041; -2.2371
Grid referenceNT852567
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyNorth British Railway
Pre-groupingNorth British Railway
Post-groupingLNER
British Rail (Scottish Region)
Key dates
1863 (1863)Opened
September 1951Closed to passengers
1965 (1965)Closed completely

History

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The station opened in 1863 by the North British Railway. The station was situated north of Chirnsidebridge Paper Mill and adjacent to Chirnside Mill. The station closed to passengers in September 1951 and to goods traffic in 1965. The stationmaster's house, office and station building survive.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Chirnsidebridge, Chirnside Station". Canmore. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Reston (1st station)
Line and station closed
  North British Railway
Berwickshire Railway
  Edrom
Line and station closed