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Kells railway station (County Kerry)

Coordinates: 51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°W / 51.997995; -10.113037
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Kells
The station at Kells was at the Gortnagree Crossing, 30.25 miles (48.68 km) from Farranfore.
General information
LocationCounty Kerry
Ireland
Coordinates51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°W / 51.997995; -10.113037
Elevation410 ft
Platforms2
Tracks2
History
Original companyGreat Southern and Western Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Southern and Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Southern and Western Railway
Key dates
12 September 1893Station opens
1 February 1960Station closes

Kells railway station was on the Great Southern and Western Railway which ran from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour in the Republic of Ireland.

History

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The station was opened on 12 September 1893.[1]

The station closed on 1 February 1960.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Mountain Stage   Great Southern and Western Railway
Farranfore-Valentia Harbour
  Cahirciveen

References

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  1. ^ "Kells (Kerry) station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.