Carmyle railway station, Glasgow, 2013

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Carmyle railway station, Glasgow, 2013

Image: © Nigel Thompson Taken: 12 Oct 2013

Opened in 1866 by the Rutherglen and Coatbridge Railway, later part of the Caledonian Railway, this station closed in 1964. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1993 as part of the Glasgow to Whifflet line. View east towards Mount Vernon and Whifflet, prior to electrification. For a view in the opposite direction some three years later, see Image The station had also previously been the junction for the Glasgow Central Railway via Tollcross and Bridgeton Cross, with a further 2 platforms to the left. These are now buried underneath the motorway embankment.

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Image Location

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55.834246
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-4.158175