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Dubton railway station

Coordinates: 56°44′14″N 2°29′27″W / 56.7372°N 2.4907°W / 56.7372; -2.4907
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Dubton
General information
LocationMontrose, Angus
Scotland
Coordinates56°44′14″N 2°29′27″W / 56.7372°N 2.4907°W / 56.7372; -2.4907
Grid referenceNO700607
Platforms3
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyAberdeen Railway
Pre-groupingCaledonian Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
1 February 1848 (1848-02-01)Opened
4 August 1952Closed to passengers
4 September 1967 (1967-09-04)Closed completely

Dubton railway station (also known as Dubton Junction railway station) served the village of Hillside, Scotland and the nearby hamlet of Dubton, after which it is named. The station was open from 1848 to 1967 on the main Aberdeen Railway line from Bridge of Dun to Aberdeen.

History

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The station opened on 1 February 1848 on the Aberdeen Railway. It closed to passengers on 4 August 1952[1] and completely on 4 September 1967.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 160. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ "Dubton Station". Canmore. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Craigo
Line and station closed
  Aberdeen Railway   Bridge of Dun
Line closed, station open
Montrose (C.R.)
Line and station closed
  Aberdeen Railway   Bridge of Dun
Line closed, station open