Queens Park railway station (Scotland)
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 Looking north west towards Pollokshields East | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Queen's Park, Glasgow Scotland | ||||
| Coordinates | 55°50′07″N 4°16′01″W / 55.8353°N 4.2669°W | ||||
| Grid reference | NS581625 | ||||
| Managed by | ScotRail | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Station code | QPK | ||||
| History | |||||
| Original company | Cathcart District Railway | ||||
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian Railway | ||||
| Post-grouping | LMS | ||||
| Key dates | |||||
| 1 March 1886 | Opened[2][3] | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| 2017/18 |  0.766 million | ||||
| 2018/19 | 0.767 million | ||||
| 2019/20 | 0.782 million | ||||
| 2020/21 |  0.168 million | ||||
| 2021/22 | 0.408 million | ||||
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Queen's Park railway station is a railway station serving the Queen's Park, Govanhill and Strathbungo areas of Glasgow, Scotland. It is located on the Cathcart Circle Line. Services are provided by ScotRail on behalf of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
History
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Queen's Park station opened with the first section of the Cathcart District Railway, which opened as far as Mount Florida on 1 March 1886[3] (the line through to the first Cathcart station opened a few months later, on 25 May 1886).[3] The station maintains its original island platform and station building to this day.
The lines through the station were electrified under British Railways as part of the Glasgow South Bank Electrification in May 1962.
From July to August 2008, the Cathcart Circle was closed for a short period to allow for subsidence repair works near Pollokshields East railway station. During this closure, Queen's Park was, along with several other stations on the line, one of the first to receive the new ScotRail colours and signage that would replace Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and the incumbent franchise holder's branding.
Queen's Park station is now protected as a category B listed building.[4] In 2011, part of the station was converted to house Queen's Park Railway Club, a contemporary art space.
Services
1979
The railway service provision boasts an intricate web of interconnected routes, seamlessly joining various destinations to facilitate smooth and efficient travel. At the core of this network is the Neilston-Glasgow Central line, offering two trains per hour, ensuring convenient journeys between Neilston and the vibrant heart of Glasgow. Adjacent to Neilston, the Newton-Glasgow Central connection adds to the accessibility with its own two-train-per-hour service. Meanwhile, the Cathcart Inner Circle and Cathcart Outer Circle Service further enhance connectivity, providing two trains per hour on each route, creating a seamless tapestry that links neighborhoods and expands the reach of the railway system. This comprehensive service provision ensures a captivating and hassle-free travel experience for all passengers.
2016
Service provision consists of two trains per hour between Neilston and Glasgow Central, one train per hour between Newton and Glasgow Central, one train per hour serving the Cathcart Inner Circle and one train per hour serving the Cathcart Outer Circle Service.[5] The Circle services do not operate on Sundays, so the overall frequency at the station drops to 3 per hour each way.
Routes
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshill | ScotRail Cathcart Circle |
Pollokshields East | ||
| Historical railways | ||||
| Crosshill Line and station open |
Caledonian Railway Cathcart District Railway |
Pollokshields East Line and station open | ||
References
Notes
- ^ Brailsford 2017, Gaelic/English Station Index.
- ^ Butt (1995), p. 193
- ^ a b c Kernahan (1980)
- ^ (Historic Environment Scotland & LB32466)
- ^ Table 223 National Rail timetable, May 2016
Facts
- Queens Park railway station in Scotland, located in the south side of Glasgow, has a hidden underground tunnel that was once used for military purposes during World War II. The tunnel, stretching over half a mile, served as an air-raid shelter, providing protection for local residents during bombing raids.
- In its early years, Queens Park station was known by a different name. When it first opened in 1888, it was called "Crosshill and Queen's Park Station," reflecting its proximity to the Crosshill district. However, the name was later shortened to Queens Park, which has remained ever since.
- Queens Park station played a significant role in the history of Glasgow's tram system. In the early 20th century, the station was a hub for tram services, with tracks extending from the station into various parts of the city. The integration of trams and trains at Queens Park facilitated seamless connections for commuters traveling across Glasgow.
- The station's architecture holds a hidden secret. Designed by James Miller, a prominent Scottish architect, Queens Park station features decorative ironwork on its canopies and platforms. These intricate ironwork details add a touch of elegance and charm to the station, reflecting the architectural trends of the late 19th century.
- Queens Park station has witnessed its fair share of pop culture appearances. It served as a filming location for the hit Scottish comedy-drama series "Still Game." In one memorable episode, the station's platform was transformed into a fictional train station, creating a unique backdrop for the show's beloved characters. This unexpected cameo adds an interesting layer of pop culture significance to Queens Park station.
Sources
- Brailsford, Martyn, ed. (December 2017) [1987]. Railway Track Diagrams 1: Scotland & Isle of Man (6th ed.). Frome: Trackmaps. ISBN 978-0-9549866-9-8.
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Victoria Road, Queen's Park Station (Category B Listed Building) (LB32466)". Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- Kernahan, Jack (1980). The Cathcart Circle. Falkirk, Stirlingshire: Scottish Railway Preservation Society. ISBN 0-9043-9601-0. OCLC 85045869.
- Jowett, Alan (March 1989). Jowett's Railway Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland: From Pre-Grouping to the Present Day (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-086-0. OCLC 22311137.
- Jowett, Alan (2000). Jowett's Nationalised Railway Atlas (1st ed.). Penryn, Cornwall: Atlantic Transport Publishers. ISBN 978-0-906899-99-1. OCLC 228266687.
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