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Fota railway station

Coordinates: 51°53′47″N 8°19′05″W / 51.8963°N 8.3181°W / 51.8963; -8.3181
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Fota

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Iarnród Éireann
General information
LocationFota Island
Republic of Ireland
Coordinates51°53′47″N 8°19′05″W / 51.8963°N 8.3181°W / 51.8963; -8.3181
Owned byIarnród Éireann
Operated byIarnród Éireann
Platforms2
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade

Fota railway station serves Fota Island in County Cork.

It is a station on the Cork to Cobh commuter service. Travel to Glounthaune station to transfer to Midleton.[1]

Description

A 2600 approaches the Belvelly viaduct, just to the South of Fota station

The halt is unstaffed. There are two platforms, with level access to the Cobh-bound platform. Access to the Cork-bound platform is via a footbridge, although there is a defunct level crossing which can theoretically (albeit illegally) be used to cross the tracks.

At both ends of the station is a viaduct; The Belvelly viaduct is at the Cobh end and the Slatty Viaduct is at the Cork end.

It is used by tourists, walkers, and people working on the Island alike. Fota Island is home to a wildlife park, scout camp, Fota House and Gardens, a championship golf course and hotel.

History

The station opened on 1 July 1865.[2]

Disused platform north of the station still with Íarnród Éireann signs and modern benches as of 2011

See also

References

  1. ^ "Timetables". Irish Rail. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.[full citation needed]
  2. ^ "Fota station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 31 August 2007.

External links

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