Cessnock subway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Location | Cessnock, Glasgow Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 55°51′09″N 4°17′45″W / 55.85250°N 4.29583°W | ||||||||||
| Operated by | SPT | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | underground | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | No | ||||||||||
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| Fare zone | G | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 14 December 1896 | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2018) | 0.934 million annually | ||||||||||
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Cessnock subway station is a stop on the Glasgow Subway. It helps people travel around the eastern part of Ibrox and the Cessnock area of Glasgow, Scotland. It's also the closest station if you want to visit Festival Park.
Cessnock is special because it's one of only two stations that still have their original buildings and entrances from before the subway was updated. It's also the only station that still has its old colours and signs. The entrance is at the east end of Walmer Crescent. It leads you down into the station, which is located under residential buildings.
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About Cessnock Station
Station Features
Cessnock station first opened its doors in 1896. It was later updated between 1977 and 1980. The station still has its original design with an island platform. This means the platform is in the middle, with tracks on both sides. Unlike many modern stations, Cessnock does not have any escalators.
A Bit of History
In 1989, some cool metal arches were added at street level. These arches had the station's name on them. They were designed to look like the work of a famous architect named Alexander Greek Thomson. The idea was to help people find the steps leading down to the station's entrance. This entrance is in the basement of a large apartment building.
Later, there were plans to remove these arches during another renovation. But people in the area really liked them! They protested, and because of this, one arch was put back, and the other was saved from being removed. This shows how much local people cared about their station's unique look.
How Many People Use It?
A lot of people use Cessnock station! In 2018, about 934,000 passengers used the station. This means almost a million journeys started or ended there in one year.
What's Nearby?
Cessnock station is in a great spot, close to many interesting places. You can easily walk to the Glasgow Science Centre, where you can explore fun science exhibits. It's also near the offices of BBC Scotland and STV Studios, where TV shows are made. The SEC Centre, a big venue for concerts and events, is also very close by.
Cessnock is even famous enough to be mentioned in a song! It's one of the stations in Cliff Hanley's song The Glasgow Underground.
Past Passenger Numbers
Here's a look at how many people have used Cessnock station in some past years:
- 2004/05: About 520,000 passengers
- 2011/12: About 473,000 passengers
