Kells railway station (County Kerry)
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Kells | |
|---|---|
 The station at Kells was at the Gortnagree Crossing, 30.25 miles (48.68 km) from Farranfore. | |
| General information | |
| Location | County Kerry Ireland |
| Coordinates | 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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