Spiersbridge Branch (Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway)
Introduction
This was a goods and passengers branch, but closed to passengers early.
Dates
| 27/09/1848 | Spiersbridge Branch (Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway) Spiersbridge and Spiersbridge branch opened to passengers. |
| 01/05/1849 | Spiersbridge Branch (Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway) Spiersbridge branch closed to passengers, remaining open to goods and minerals. |
| / /1960 | Spiersbridge Branch (Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway) Spiersbridge branch closed. |
| 31/01/1960 | Spiersbridge Branch (Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway) Thornliebank Goods to Kennishead (excluded) closed to public traffic (private sidings remained in use). |
Locations along the line
These locations are along the line.
This is a two platform station. The station has few facilities. A footbridge crosses between the platforms.
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See also
Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
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More details...
More detailsThis was the terminus of a branch from Kennishead Junction, just west of Kennishead station. The branch briefly carried a passenger service, these stopping just to the north of the terminus. The service did not last long. The terminus was also known as Spiers Coal Depot. The Spiers Bridge is just to the east, crossing the Auldhouse Burn, carrying Spiersbridge Road.
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