Barrhead South railway station

Barrhead South was once one of four railway stations in Barrhead, Renfrewshire (now East Renfrewshire), Scotland.

For other railway stations in Barrhead, see Barrhead railway station (disambiguation).

Barrhead South
General information
LocationBarrhead, Renfrewshire
Scotland
Coordinates55.795°N 4.401°W / 55.795; -4.401
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyPaisley and Barrhead District Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Key dates
1897Built but never opened

A new station presumed to be named Barrhead South has been approved by Network Rail in conjunction with East Renfrewshire Council. This station has a Spring 2024 construction start with opening planned for Summer/Autumn 2025.[1] The new station will be located off Balgraystone Road. The road network leading to the new station is now complete.


History

The station was originally part of the Paisley and Barrhead District Railway. The line was opened in 1897 and used for freight until the 1960s but none of the stations including this one opened for passenger travel.

Situated in the hills south of Barrhead,[2] it was the only side platform station on the Paisley and Barrhead District Railway.[3] It is clear from the wagons in the photograph that some railway activity took place in the area.

Recently, with housing development opening up nearby, the local council have confirmed they will be opening a station at a similar location to serve both new developments at Barrhead South and also at the Dams to Darnley Park.[4]

References

Notes
  1. "New £18m railway station for Barrhead is on track for 2024". Barrhead News. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  2. "Direct link to google satellite image of location according to Wham".
  3. Wham (2000)
  4. "East Renfrewshire City Deal projects: New railway station at Barrhead South". 21 June 2021.

Sources
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Lyoncross
Line closed;
station never constructed		   Caledonian Railway
Paisley and Barrhead District Railway
   Barrhead (New)
Line and station closed


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