Ashtown railway station
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| Ashtown | |
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|---|---|
| Location | |
| Place | Ashtown |
| Local authority | Dublin City Council |
| Operations | |
| Managed by | Iarnród Éireann |
| Platforms in use | 2 |
| History | |
| 28 July 1847 | Station opens as private stop |
| 1902 | Station opens fully |
| 1934 | Station closes |
| 29 September 1979 | Station reopens temporarily |
| 30 September 1979 | Station closes |
| 14 February 1982 | Station reopens |
| Iarnród Éireann - Republic of Ireland railway stations | |
Ashtown is a commuter railway station serving Ashtown, Dublin 15 (Ireland). It lies on the Dublin to Longford commuter railway route[1].
The station was opened in 1847 for race specials at the now demolished Phoenix Park Race Course. It opened fully on 1 August 1902.[1] It closed in 1934 but re-opened briefly in 1979 for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Ireland in order to facilitate the large numbers who attended the open air mass in the Phoenix Park. It re-opened again on 11 January 1982.
The footbridge came from Midleton on the Youghal line.
A new station, Phoenix Park, has opened nearby, although it will not replace Ashtown. A major junction/bridge has being built on the N3 to provide access to the new station.
| Preceding station | Iarnród Éireann | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broombridge | Commuter Western Commuter |
Phoenix Park | ||
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[edit] References
- ^ Ashtown station. Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
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