Katesbridge | |
|---|---|
 Katesbridge Station opened in 1880. The trackbed ran between the goods shed (now a barn) and the red brick house (this is a later dwelling) - the hedge marks it out quite well. The view is towards Banbridge. Photograph 29 October 2009 | |
| General information | |
| Location | County Down Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 54°17′55″N 6°08′51″W / 54.298666°N 6.147596°W |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Pre-grouping | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Post-grouping | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) |
| Key dates | |
| 14 December 1880 | Station opens |
| 2 May 1955 | Station closes |
| Location | |
  Katesbridge Location within Northern Ireland | |
Katesbridge railway station was a railway station serving the small hamlet of Katesbridge in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was located on the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) which ran from Banbridge to Castlewellan.
History
The station was opened on 14 December 1880.[1]
The station closed on 2 May 1955 under the auspices of the Great Northern Railway Board. The station served Katesbridge providing direct connections.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland's Bridge | Great Northern Railway (Ireland) Banbridge-Castlewellan |
Ballyroney | ||
References
- ↑ "Katesbridge station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
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