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Dingwall railway station

Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Dingwall

Dingwall railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min

About

Dingwall railway station is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Dingwall railway station serves Dingwall, Scotland. It is located just south of the junction of the Far North Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, and is managed and served by ScotRail. The station is 18 miles 58 chains (30.1 km) from Inverness, and is the zero point for the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. It is sited after Conon Bridge heading northbound, with the next station being either Garve or Alness.

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Background

History

The station was built by the Inverness and Ross-shire Railway (I&RR) and opened on 11 June 1862 when the company's line was opened from to Dingwall. The extension to Invergordon came on 23 March 1863. The I&RR was consolidated with the Inverness and Aberdeen Junction Railway on 30 June 1862. The operating name became the Highland Railway (HR) on 29 June 1865. Under Highland Railway ownership the current station buildings were erected in 1886 by architect Murdoch Paterson. The HR became a constituent of the London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMSR) in 1923. The main passenger services through the station were to Wick and Thurso and to Kyle of Lochalsh. Between 1885 and 1946 there was a…

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Coordinates
57.5943, -4.4225

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dingwall railway station?
Dingwall railway station is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.5943°, -4.4225°.
Who owns Dingwall railway station?
Dingwall railway station is owned by ScotRail.