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Kells railway station (County Kerry)

Coordinates: 51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°W / 51.997995; -10.113037
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Kells
The station at Kells was at the Gortnagree Crossing, 30.25 miles (48.68 km) from Farranfore.
General information
LocationCounty Kerry
Ireland
Coordinates51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°W / 51.997995; -10.113037
Elevation410 ft
Platforms2
Tracks2
History
Original companyGreat Southern and Western Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Southern and Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Southern and Western Railway
Key dates
12 September 1893Station opens
1 February 1960Station closes

Kells railway station was on the Great Southern and Western Railway which ran from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour in the Republic of Ireland.

History

The station was opened on 12 September 1893.[1]

The station closed on 1 February 1960.

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Mountain Stage   Great Southern and Western Railway
Farranfore-Valentia Harbour
  Cahirciveen

References

  1. ^ "Kells (Kerry) station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.