Garvagh railway station
railway station
Garvagh railway station was on the Derry Central Railway which ran from Magherafelt to Macfin Junction in Northern Ireland. It served the nearby town of Garvagh, about 1 km away.
History
The station was opened by the Derry Central Railway on 18 February 1880. It was taken over by the Northern Counties Committee in September 1901.
It comprised a station house, signal box and goods shed (extant) 54.9875°N 6.675538°W / 54.9875; -6.675538
The station closed to passengers on 28 August 1950 under the Ulster Transport Authority.
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