The 'Glasgow City and District Railway' is a
railway line in
Glasgow,
Scotland. With the exception of a short spur to
Bridgeton Central, that closed in 1979 upon the opening of the
Argyle Line, the line is still open to passenger trains.
Description of the route
This line was built to connect together lines in the West and the East of Glasgow. The line runs mostly in tunnels built using the cut and cover method of construction. At its western end, it connects to the
Stobcross Railway at Kelvinhaugh Junction, and its southern end is connected to the
City of Glasgow Union Railway at High Street West Junction.
Opening
Haing received the
Royal Assent in
1882, the line opened on
15 March 1886.
Withdrawal of passenger services
The eastern section of the line was closed to passengers with the closure of
Bridgeton Central on
4 November 1979, upon the opening of the
Argyle Line. The station remained open several more years as a stabling point until the opening of Yoker Depot.
Connections to other lines
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City of Glasgow Union Railway at High Street West Junction
★
Glasgow Central Railway at Kelvinhaugh Junction
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Stobcross Railway at Kelvinhaugh Junction
See also
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RAILSCOT on Glasgow City and District Railway
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