New Buildings railway station

Former railway station in Northern Ireland

New Buildings is located in Northern Ireland
New Buildings
New Buildings
Location within Northern Ireland

New Buildings railway station served Newbuildings, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. New Buildings railway was very popular with local people, especially for excursions such as Sunday school outings, and trips to the seaside. Rabbits were also caught and sent to London by train and boat. Salmon was caught in the Foyle and sent to Billingsgate Market the next day.[1] It was opened by the Donegal Railway Company on 6 August 1900. It closed on 1 January 1955.[2]

Routes

Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Londonderry Victoria Road   Donegal Railway Company
Londonderry to Strabane 1900-1955 		  Desertone Halt


References

  1. ^ "Newbuildings then and now - Londonderry Sentinel". Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  2. ^ "New Buildings station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 27 April 2012.


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