Aberdeen railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aberdeen |
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| Concourse at Aberdeen station. | |
| Location | |
| Place | Aberdeen |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City Council |
| Grid reference | NJ941058 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | ABD |
| Managed by | Abellio ScotRail |
| Platforms in use | 7 (1 platform out of use) |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| History | |
| Original company | Denburn Valley Line |
| Pre-grouping | CR & GNoSR |
| Post-grouping | LMS & LNER |
| 4 November 1867 | Station opened as Aberdeen Joint to replace Aberdeen Guild Street and Aberdeen Waterloo |
| 1913–1916 | Rebuilt |
| 1952 | Renamed Aberdeen |
| 2007–2008 | Major refurbishment |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Aberdeen railway station is a major train station in Aberdeen, Scotland. It's a busy hub for people traveling to and from the city. The station first opened its doors in 1867. It connects Aberdeen to many other parts of the UK.
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Discover Train Services at Aberdeen
Aberdeen station is a key stop for many train services. It connects the city to places across Scotland and England. You can catch trains heading north, south, and even on special overnight journeys.
Main Train Routes
- CrossCountry: These trains can take you south towards places like Edinburgh and beyond.
- ScotRail: This is Scotland's main train operator. ScotRail trains run on several important lines from Aberdeen:
- The Edinburgh to Aberdeen Line connects you to Scotland's capital.
- The Aberdeen to Inverness Line takes you north to Inverness.
- The Caledonian Sleeper is a special overnight train. It lets you travel while you sleep!
- East Coast: These services run on the East Coast Main Line. They connect Aberdeen to major cities in England.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
Following station | ||
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| Stonehaven | CrossCountry Cross Country Network |
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| Portlethen | First ScotRail Edinburgh to Aberdeen Line |
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| Stonehaven | First ScotRail Caledonian Sleeper |
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| Terminus | First ScotRail Aberdeen to Inverness Line |
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| Stonehaven | East Coast East Coast Main Line |
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History of Aberdeen Station
Aberdeen station has a long and interesting history. It has changed a lot since it first opened.
Early Days and Growth
The station opened on November 4, 1867. It was first called Aberdeen Joint. It replaced two older stations: Aberdeen Guild Street and Aberdeen Waterloo. This new station brought different railway companies together.
Rebuilding and Renaming
The station was rebuilt between 1913 and 1916. This made it bigger and more modern. Later, in 1952, its name was changed to simply Aberdeen. This is the name we know today.
Modern Upgrades
More recently, the station had a big refurbishment. This happened between 2007 and 2008. These updates helped make the station ready for modern train travel.
Images for kids
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A 1913 map showing railways near Aberdeen. The present station is marked as JOINT PASS. STA..
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Signage at Aberdeen station in May 2012, showing the National Rail logo.
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The concourse inside Aberdeen station.
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A ScotRail train at Aberdeen, a Class 170 Turbostar unit.
