Where is Muir of Ord railway station?

Muir of Ord railway station is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV6 7TJ).

How do I get to Muir of Ord railway station?

The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV6 7TJ.

Who owns Muir of Ord railway station?

Muir of Ord railway station is owned by ScotRail.

Is Muir of Ord railway station free to visit?

Yes, Muir of Ord railway station is free to enter.

How do I get to Muir of Ord railway station?

The nearest railway station is Muir of Ord, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6 7TJ.

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Muir of Ord railway station

Also known as: Gorsaf reilffordd Muir of Ord, Stèisean a' Bhlàir Dhuibh

In or near Muir of Ord.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Muir of Ord railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Muir of Ord · 0.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Muir of Ord 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

Muir of Ord railway station is a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line and the Far North Line, serving the village of Muir of Ord in the Highland council area of Scotland. The station is 13 miles 4 chains (13.05 mi; 21.0 km) from Inverness, between Beauly and Conon Bridge, and is the location of the sole remaining passing loop on the single line between Dingwall and Inverness.

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Background

History

Muir of Ord railway station was once the junction of a branch railway to . The station building and platform canopy were erected in 1894, 32 years after the station itself opened. Passenger services on the branch ceased on 1 October 1951, but the branch remained open for freight until 13 June 1960. Muir of Ord station was closed on 13 June 1960 but reopened in 1976, on 4 October. After the railway bridge across the River Ness washed away in February 1989, isolating the entire network north of , Muir of Ord was chosen as the location for a temporary depot, from which the stranded rolling stock could operate the service to the highland communities which depended on the line. In November 2015,…

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Coordinates: 57.5175, -4.4602
District: Highland
Postcode: IV6 7TJ
Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Established: 1976
Nearest railway station: Muir of Ord — 0 km

Sources

wikidata: Q2201073 (CC0)
wikipedia: Muir of Ord railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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