Dalreoch railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Location | Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°56′50″N 4°34′37″W / 55.9472°N 4.5770°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | DLR |
| Fare zone | D2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Dumbarton and Balloch Railway |
| Post-grouping | Dumbarton and Balloch Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 15 July 1850 | Station opened |
| 28 May 1858 | Helensburgh line opened |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (2017/18) |  0.295 million |
| Passengers (2018/19) | 0.292 million |
| Passengers (2019/20) | 0.279 million |
| Passengers (2020/21) | 42,802 |
| Passengers (2021/22) |  0.133 million |
Dalreoch railway station is a train stop located in the west part of Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is managed by ScotRail and is part of the North Clyde Line. The station is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Glasgow Queen Street station.
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Station History: Dalreoch's Journey
Dalreoch railway station first opened its doors on 15 July 1850. It was built by the Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway.
Becoming a Junction: More Train Routes
A few years later, on 28 May 1858, Dalreoch became a very important station. This happened when the Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway line opened. This new line connected Dalreoch to more places, making it a "junction" where different train lines meet.
Tunnel Improvements: Making Travel Easier
In 1896, a tunnel near the station, on the way to Helensburgh, was made wider. This meant two trains could go through it at the same time, which helped trains run more smoothly. This project cost a lot of money, about £400,000 back then!
Electrification: Modernizing the Lines
In 1960, the train lines around Dalreoch were updated. They were "electrified," meaning trains could now run on electricity instead of steam or diesel. This made them faster and cleaner.
Station Facilities: What You'll Find at Dalreoch
Dalreoch station has everything you need for your journey.
Ticket Office and Access
You can buy tickets at the ticket office, which is on platform 2. This platform is also right next to the car park, so it's easy to get to if you're driving. There are also bike racks if you cycle to the station.
Waiting Areas and Help Points
Both platforms at Dalreoch have benches where you can sit and wait for your train. There are also shelters to keep you dry if it's raining. If you need help, you can use the "help points" on the platforms to speak to someone.
Connecting Platforms: The Footbridge
The two platforms are connected by a footbridge. This means you can walk over the tracks safely to get to the other side. However, only platform 2 has step-free access, which means it's easier to use if you have a pushchair or a wheelchair.
Train Services: Where Can You Go?
Dalreoch station is a busy place with trains running often.
Weekday and Saturday Services
On weekdays and Saturdays, trains usually run every half hour. You can catch a train going west to Helensburgh Central or Balloch. If you're heading east, trains go to either Edinburgh Waverley (passing through Glasgow Queen Street low-level) or Airdrie.
Sunday Services
On Sundays, trains still run every half hour. Some trains go through Singer, while others go via Yoker. Depending on the route, you can travel to places like Larkhall or Motherwell.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
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| Dumbarton Central | {{{route1}}} | Cardross | ||
| {{{route2}}} | Renton | |||
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| continuing line | North British Railway Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway |
Cardross Line and station open |
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| Dumbarton Central Line and station open |
CR & NBR Caledonian and Dunbartonshire Junction Railway |
Renton Line and station open |
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