Knockloughrim railway station

Coordinates: 54°48′47″N 6°37′30″W / 54.8131°N 6.6250°W / 54.8131; -6.6250
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Knockloughrim
General information
LocationKnockloughrim, County Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Coordinates54°48′47″N 6°37′30″W / 54.8131°N 6.6250°W / 54.8131; -6.6250
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyDerry Central Railway
Pre-groupingBelfast and Northern Counties Railway
Post-groupingBelfast and Northern Counties Railway
Key dates
18 December 1880Station opens
28 August 1950Station closes

Knockloughrim railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland. The station served Knockloughrim.

History[edit]

The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 December 1880.[1] It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.

The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Magherafelt   Derry Central Railway
Magherafelt-Macfin Junction
  Maghera

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Knockloughrim station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 29 April 2012.