Cork railway stations

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Cork railway stations

Legend Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway to Bantry Cork and Macroom Direct Railway to Macroom Cork and Muskerry Light Railway to Coachford Victoria Cork Western Road Cork Capwell River Lee Cork Albert Quay Lapp's Quay freight terminal Cork Albert Street Victoria Quay freight terminal Anderson's Quay freight terminal River Lee Penrose Quay freight terminal Dublin to Cork mainline to Dublin Heuston Cork Summerhill Cork Kent Tivoli Blackrock Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway to Crosshaven To Youghal and Cóbh

Contents 1 Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway 2 Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway 3 Cork and Macroom Direct Railway 4 Cork and Muskerry Light Railway 5 Cork and Youghal Railway 6 Great Southern and Western Railway

[edit] Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway

The Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway didn't start from Cork. Instead in 1851 they opened the first secton between Bandon and Ballinhassig in December 1851. After financial problems, they reached Cork Albert Quay railway station|Cork Albert Quay]] 25 years later, after completion of the Ballinhassig tunnel and the Chetwynd Viaduct. As the company extended, it was possible to travel the mainline to Bantry, and branches to Kinsale, Clonakilty and Baltimore. The line closed 1961.

[edit] Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway

Cork Albert Street opened in 1873, replacing the earlier 1850 terminus at City Park. The station served the line to Passage West, with later extensions to Carrigaline and Crosshaven. The line closed 1932.

[edit] Cork and Macroom Direct Railway

Cork Capwell was the terminus for the Cork and Macroom Direct Railway. It was situated close to the CBSC and CBP stations.

[edit] Cork and Muskerry Light Railway

The Cork and Muskerry Light Railway had its termini Cork Western Road towards the west of the city centre, near the banks of the River Lee. From Western Road, it was possible to travel from Cork to the region of Muskerry, with destinations including Coachford, Blarney and later Donoughmore. The terminus was open from 1887 to 1934.

[edit] Cork and Youghal Railway

Cork Glanmire was the original terminus of the C&Y, but when it was taken over by the G&SW, they created a combined station at Cork Glanmire Road for through workings.

[edit] Great Southern and Western Railway

Cork Summerhill was the original station, which was replaced by Cork Glanmire Road on amalgamation with the Cork and Youghal Railway. It is the only station that remains open for passenger or freight traffic. On the 50th anniversary of the Easter Uprising it was renamed Cork Kent after a Republican.