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{{Short description|Railway station in South Ayrshire, Scotland}}{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}}
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|name = Barassie
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{{Infobox station
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| native_name = {{langx|gd|Bàrr Fhasaidh}}{{sfn|Brailsford|2017|loc=Gaelic/English Station Index}}
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|manager = [[First ScotRail]]
| symbol_location = gb
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|pte = [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport|SPT]]
| symbol = rail
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|borough = [[South Ayrshire]]
| image = Barassie railway station, view north, South Ayrshire.jpg
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| caption = Barassie railway station, looking north
|latitude = 55.5606
| borough = [[Barassie]], [[South Ayrshire]]
|longitude = -4.6507
| country = Scotland
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|platforms = 2
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|years = 5 August 1839
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|events = Opened
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| code = BSS
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| transit_authority = [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport]]
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| years = 5 August 1839
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| events = Opened
| mpassengers =
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2019/20 |passengers={{decrease}} 0.168 million}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2020/21 |passengers={{decrease}} 15,150}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2021/22 |passengers={{increase}} 79,534}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2022/23 |passengers={{increase}} 0.112 million}}
{{Rail pass box |pass_year=2023/24 |passengers={{increase}} 0.137 million}}
| footnotes = Passenger statistics from the [[Office of Rail and Road]]
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'''Barassie railway station''' is a [[train station|railway station]] serving [[Barassie]], [[South Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. The station is managed by [[ScotRail]] and is on the [[Ayrshire Coast Line]].
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[[File:Barassie Station 1753591 107cc96a.jpg|thumb|right|275px|The station in 1974]]
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'''Barassie railway station''' is a [[train station|railway station]] serving [[Barassie]], [[South Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. The station is managed by [[First ScotRail]] and is on the [[Ayrshire Coast Line]].


== History ==
== History ==
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[[File:Barassie Station 1753591 107cc96a.jpg|thumb|left|The station with four platforms in 1974]]
The station was originally opened on 5 August 1939 by the [[Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway]].<ref name="butt26">Butt, p. 26</ref> At one point a [[Train station#Halt|halt]] existed nearby serving Barassie Workshops, however it was closed by July 1926.<ref name="butt26"/>
The station was originally opened on 5 August 1839 by the [[Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway]].<ref name="butt26">Butt, p. 26</ref> At one point a [[Train station#Halt|halt]] existed nearby serving Barassie Workshops, however it was closed by July 1926.<ref name="butt26"/>


Barassie station originally had four platforms, two of which were on the former [[Kilmarnock and Troon Railway]] line from [[Kilmarnock]]. These two platforms were demolished in the early 1970s, however the two platforms on the Ayr line are still operational today. Barassie was a staffed station until the line was electrified.
Barassie station originally had four platforms, two of which were on the former [[Kilmarnock and Troon Railway]] line from {{rws|Kilmarnock}}. These platforms went out of use after the local passenger service over the branch was withdrawn by [[British Rail]] on 3 March 1969.<ref>Stansfield, p.8</ref> They are now derelict & fenced off, but the two platforms on the Ayr line are still operational today. Barassie was a staffed station until the line was electrified in 1986, but the main buildings have since been demolished and there are now only waiting shelters in use on each platform.


South of the station, there are a number of active engineers sidings that occupy the alignment of the original 1839 GPK&AR route southwards. As first built, this bypassed [[Troon]] to the east by around {{convert|1/2|mi|m|abbr=off}}, leaving travellers with an inconvenient journey by coach or on foot from the town centre to the initial passenger station. It wasn't until 1892 that this problem was finally remedied by the [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]], who opened a new deviation line and passenger station that was much better sited for the town. This line (known as the ''Troon Loop'') is now the only one in use, as its predecessor closed to through traffic in November 1982 (though most passenger trains had been routed via the Loop line since April 1966) and was subsequently lifted at its southern end during the re-signalling & electrification work. The former K&TR line to {{rws|Troon (Harbour)}} has also disappeared, closing to all traffic in 1973.
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== References ==
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=== Notes ===
<references/>


Passenger services over the Kilmarnock branch were subsequently reinstated in May 1975, when the twice-daily {{rws|Stranraer Harbour}} - [[London Euston]] boat trains were diverted over the route. However the branch platforms were not reopened (as noted above) as the services concerned ran non-stop between Kilmarnock & Ayr. As a consequence of this, the current (more frequent) Kilmarnock - Ayr - {{rws|Girvan}} DMU service cannot call here. The branch has also been singled, with control shared between the West of Scotland Signalling Centre in Glasgow (which supervises the entire Glasgow - Ayr route) and Kilmarnock PSB.
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=== Sources ===

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{{Butt-Stations}}
==Services 2022==
<ref>GB National Rail Timetable 2013-14, Table 221</ref>

===December 2022===
There are now four departures per hour to Glasgow Central & Ayr on weekdays as well as Saturdays. Two of the four Glasgow-bound trains are fast/limited stop from {{rws|Kilwinning}}. The evening & Sunday service remains unchanged.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2016|221}}</ref>


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|next = {{Stnlnk|Irvine}}
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|route = [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]]<br><p style="background:#{{G&SW light}}">&nbsp;<small>'''Troon Loop Line</small>
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{{rail line
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|previous = [[Troon (old) railway station|Troon (old)]]<br><small>''Line and station closed</small>
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|route = [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]]<br><p style="background:#{{G&SW light}}"><small>'''[[Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway]]</small>
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{{rail line
{{rail line
|previous = [[Troon (Harbour) railway station|Troon (Harbour)]]<br><small>''Line and station closed</small>
|previous = {{Stnlnk|Troon (Harbour)}}<br /><small>''Line and station closed''</small>
|next = [[Drybridge railway station|Drybridge]]<br><small>''Line open; station closed</small>
|next = {{Stnlnk|Drybridge}}<br /><small>''Line open; station closed''</small>
|route = [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]]<br><p style="background:#{{G&SW light}}"><small>'''[[Kilmarnock and Troon Railway]]</small>
|route = [[Glasgow and South Western Railway]]<br /><small>[[Kilmarnock and Troon Railway]]</small>
|col = {{G&SW colour}}
|col = {{G&SW colour}} |lightcol={{G&SW light}}
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== References ==

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=== Notes ===
{{reflist}}

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=== Sources ===
*{{cite book |editor-last=Brailsford |editor-first=Martyn |title=Railway Track Diagrams 1: Scotland & Isle of Man |edition=6th |date=December 2017 |orig-year=1987 |publisher=Trackmaps |location=Frome |isbn=978-0-9549866-9-8 }}
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*{{Butt-Stations}}
*{{Stansfield-AyrRenfrew}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Barassie railway station}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-PzD8bvIMo Video footage of Barassie Junction and Station]
*[http://www.railbrit.co.uk/location.php?loc=Barassie Railscot - Barassie]
*[http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/135980/digital_images/barassie+station/ Canmore Site Record for Barassie Station]

{{Railway stations served by Abellio Scotrail}}


[[Category:Railway stations in South Ayrshire]]
[[Category:Railway stations in South Ayrshire]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1839]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1839]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by First ScotRail]]
[[Category:Railway stations served by ScotRail]]
[[Category:SPT railway stations]]
[[Category:SPT railway stations]]
[[Category:Former Glasgow and South Western Railway stations]]
[[Category:Former Glasgow and South Western Railway stations]]
[[Category:Troon]]

[[nl:Station Barassie]]

Latest revision as of 15:37, 24 November 2024

Barassie

Scottish Gaelic: Bàrr Fhasaidh[1]
National Rail
Barassie railway station, looking north
General information
LocationBarassie, South Ayrshire
Scotland
Coordinates55°33′41″N 4°39′05″W / 55.5614°N 4.6514°W / 55.5614; -4.6514
Grid referenceNS328328
Managed byScotRail
Transit authorityStrathclyde Partnership for Transport
Platforms2
Other information
Station codeBSS
Key dates
5 August 1839Opened
Passengers
2019/20Decrease 0.168 million
2020/21Decrease 15,150
2021/22Increase 79,534
2022/23Increase 0.112 million
2023/24Increase 0.137 million
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Barassie railway station is a railway station serving Barassie, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The station is managed by ScotRail and is on the Ayrshire Coast Line.

History

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The station with four platforms in 1974

The station was originally opened on 5 August 1839 by the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway.[2] At one point a halt existed nearby serving Barassie Workshops, however it was closed by July 1926.[2]

Barassie station originally had four platforms, two of which were on the former Kilmarnock and Troon Railway line from Kilmarnock. These platforms went out of use after the local passenger service over the branch was withdrawn by British Rail on 3 March 1969.[3] They are now derelict & fenced off, but the two platforms on the Ayr line are still operational today. Barassie was a staffed station until the line was electrified in 1986, but the main buildings have since been demolished and there are now only waiting shelters in use on each platform.

South of the station, there are a number of active engineers sidings that occupy the alignment of the original 1839 GPK&AR route southwards. As first built, this bypassed Troon to the east by around 1⁄2 mile (800 metres), leaving travellers with an inconvenient journey by coach or on foot from the town centre to the initial passenger station. It wasn't until 1892 that this problem was finally remedied by the Glasgow and South Western Railway, who opened a new deviation line and passenger station that was much better sited for the town. This line (known as the Troon Loop) is now the only one in use, as its predecessor closed to through traffic in November 1982 (though most passenger trains had been routed via the Loop line since April 1966) and was subsequently lifted at its southern end during the re-signalling & electrification work. The former K&TR line to Troon (Harbour) has also disappeared, closing to all traffic in 1973.

Passenger services over the Kilmarnock branch were subsequently reinstated in May 1975, when the twice-daily Stranraer Harbour - London Euston boat trains were diverted over the route. However the branch platforms were not reopened (as noted above) as the services concerned ran non-stop between Kilmarnock & Ayr. As a consequence of this, the current (more frequent) Kilmarnock - Ayr - Girvan DMU service cannot call here. The branch has also been singled, with control shared between the West of Scotland Signalling Centre in Glasgow (which supervises the entire Glasgow - Ayr route) and Kilmarnock PSB.

Services 2022

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[4]

December 2022

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There are now four departures per hour to Glasgow Central & Ayr on weekdays as well as Saturdays. Two of the four Glasgow-bound trains are fast/limited stop from Kilwinning. The evening & Sunday service remains unchanged.[5]

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Troon   ScotRail
Ayrshire Coast Line
   Irvine
  Historical railways  
Troon (new)   Glasgow and South Western Railway
Troon Loop Line
   Connection with
GPK&AR
Troon (old)
Line and station closed 		  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
   Gailes
Line open; station closed
Troon (Harbour)
Line and station closed 		  Glasgow and South Western Railway
Kilmarnock and Troon Railway
   Drybridge
Line open; station closed

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Brailsford 2017, Gaelic/English Station Index.
  2. ^ a b Butt, p. 26
  3. ^ Stansfield, p.8
  4. ^ GB National Rail Timetable 2013-14, Table 221
  5. ^ Table 221 National Rail timetable, May 2016

Sources

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  • Brailsford, Martyn, ed. (December 2017) [1987]. Railway Track Diagrams 1: Scotland & Isle of Man (6th ed.). Frome: Trackmaps. ISBN 978-0-9549866-9-8.
  • Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
  • Stansfield, G. (1999). Ayrshire & Renfrewshire's Lost Railways. Ochiltree: Stenlake Publishing. ISBN 1-8403-3077-5.
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