Motherwell Bridge railway station

Motherwell Bridge
General information
LocationMotherwell, Lanarkshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°47′24″N 3°59′38″W / 55.7899°N 3.9938°W / 55.7899; -3.9938
Grid referenceNS750569
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCaledonian Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Key dates
4 February 1871 (1871-02-04)Opened
1 August 1885 (1885-08-01)Closed
Location

Motherwell Bridge railway station served the town of Motherwell, in the historical county of Lanarkshire, Scotland, from 1871 to 1885 on the Lesmahagow Railway.

History

The station was opened on 4 February 1871 by the Caledonian Railway. It was situated to the south of the current Motherwell station. The station closed on 1 August 1885 and was replaced by Motherwell to the north.[1]>

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 305. OCLC 931112387.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Caledonian Railway
Lesmahagow Railway 		  Ferniegair
Line and station closed


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