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Dubton railway station

Coordinates: 56°44′14″N 2°29′27″W / 56.7372°N 2.4907°W / 56.7372; -2.4907
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Dubton
General information
LocationAngus
Coordinates56°44′14″N 2°29′27″W / 56.7372°N 2.4907°W / 56.7372; -2.4907
Platforms3
History
Original companyAberdeen Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 February 1848 (1848-02-01)Opened
4 August 1952Closed to passengers
4 September 1967 (1967-09-04)Closed completely

Dubton railway station (also known as Dubton Junction railway station) served the village of Hillside, Scotland and the nearby hamlet of Dubton, after which it is named. The station was open from 1848 to 1967 on the main Aberdeen Railway line from Bridge of Dun to Aberdeen.

History

The station opened on 1 February 1848 on the Aberdeen Railway. The station closed to passengers on 4 August 1952 and completely on 4 September 1967.[1] The site is now a residence and the building on the second platform remains, although it is disused.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Dubton Station". Canmore. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  2. ^ "RAILSCOT - Dubton". Railscot. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Craigo
Line open, station closed
  Aberdeen Railway   Bridge of Dun
Line closed, station open