Richhill railway station
Richhill | |||||
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 Richhill railway station photographed on 10 September 2007 | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Richhill, County Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland UK | ||||
| Coordinates | 54°23′07″N 6°34′19″W / 54.385221°N 6.572025°W | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Ulster Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1 March 1848 | Station opens | ||||
| 1 October 1957 | Station closes | ||||
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Richhill railway station was on the Ulster Railway in Northern Ireland.
The Ulster Railway opened the station on 1 March 1848.
It closed on 10 October 1957.
Proposals
As of 2014, there was some discussion about reopening the line between Portadown and Armagh.[1] Therefore, a new station at Richhill would be likely, probably close to Stonebridge or Fruitfield.
Routes
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portadown | Ulster Railway Portadown to Clones 1848-1876 |
Armagh | ||
| Portadown | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) Portadown to Clones 1936-1957 |
Retreat Halt |
References
- ^ "New lines proposed in Northern Ireland rail plan". railjournal.com. 3 May 2014.
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