Govan railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Govan
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| Location | Govan, Glasgow Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°51′42″N 4°18′39″W / 55.8616°N 4.3108°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 2 December 1868 | Opened |
| 1 July 1875 | Closed |
| 1 March 1880 | Reopened |
| April 1899 | Closed |
| May 1902 | Reopened |
| May 1906 | Closed |
| January 1911 | Reopened |
| 9 May 1921 | Closed to regular services |
Govan railway station was once a busy railway station located in Govan, a part of Glasgow, Scotland. It was originally built as an extension of the Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway, helping people travel between these important areas.
A Look Back at Govan Station's History
Govan railway station first opened its doors to passengers on 2 December 1868. Imagine the excitement as the first trains pulled in!
Opening and Closing Times
This station had a very interesting history because it closed and reopened several times. It was like a puzzle, with the station stopping and starting its services.
- It first closed on 1 July 1875, but then reopened on 1 March 1880.
- Later, it closed again in April 1899 and reopened in May 1902.
- It closed for a third time in May 1906, only to reopen in January 1911.
Finally, Govan station closed permanently for regular passenger services on 9 May 1921. After that, trains no longer stopped there for people to get on or off.
What Happened to the Site?
Even though the station is no longer used for passengers, its history lives on! The Glasgow Subway's Broomloan Depot is located very close to where Govan station used to be. Part of the old railway track that once served Govan station is now used by the Subway as a special test track. This means the old railway lines are still helping trains today, just in a different way!
