Kells railway station (County Kerry)
Kells | |
|---|---|
 The station at Kells was at the Gortnagree Crossing, 30.25 miles (48.68 km) from Farranfore. | |
| Location | County Kerry Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°WCoordinates: 51°59′53″N 10°06′47″W / 51.997995°N 10.113037°W |
| Elevation | 410 ft |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Great Southern and Western Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Southern and Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Southern and Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 12 September 1893 | Station opens |
| 1 February 1960 | Station 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[]
- ^ "Kells (Kerry) station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 6 May 2012.
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Categories:
- Disused railway stations in County Kerry
- Railway stations opened in 1893
- Railway stations closed in 1960
- Farranfore–Valentia Harbour line