| Limavady | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Limavady County Londonderry Northern Ireland |
| Coordinates | 55°03′15″N 6°56′53″W / 55.0541°N 6.9481°W / 55.0541; -6.9481 |
| History | |
| Original company | Londonderry and Coleraine Railway |
| Post-grouping | Belfast and Northern Counties Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 29 December 1852 | Station opens |
| 3 July 1950 | Station closes to passengers |
| 2 May 1955 | Station closes |
Limavady railway station served Limavady in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
History
The Londonderry and Coleraine Railway opened the station on 29 December 1852.
The Limavady branch was closed to passenger traffic on 3 July 1950, the same day the then goods only section of the line to Dungiven was closed, and then the rest of the line closed completely on 2 May 1955. Nowadays the nearest station is at Bellarena, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) from the town.
Railway Revival
The All-Island Strategic Rail Review on railways commissioned in 2021 recommends reinstating short spur of the Limavady branch up to Limavady.
Routes
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broighter | Londonderry and Coleraine Railway Limavady Junction to Dungiven |
Ardmore |
References
- "Limavady station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- "Derry and Donegal links estimated £2-3.2bn, could start 2030-40, be finished 2040-50". Yahoo! News. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.