Ibrox railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ibrox
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| Location | Ibrox, Glasgow Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°51′00″N 4°18′46″W / 55.8501°N 4.3129°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Caledonian and Glasgow & South Western Railways |
| Post-grouping | LMS |
| Key dates | |
| 6 November 1843 | Opened as Bellahouston |
| 1845 | Closed |
| 1 March 1871 | Reopened and renamed Ibrox |
| 6 February 1967 | Closed |
Ibrox railway station was a train station in Ibrox, a part of Glasgow, Scotland. It is not used anymore. This station was once part of the Glasgow and Paisley Joint Railway.
History of Ibrox Railway Station
The station first opened on 6 November 1843. It was called Bellahouston back then. Bellahouston station didn't stay open for long. It closed in 1845.
But the station reopened later on 1 March 1871. When it reopened, its name changed to Ibrox. Ibrox station stopped serving passengers on 6 February 1967.
Why Reopen Ibrox Station?
In 2008, a group called the Rangers Supporters' Trust suggested reopening the station. They thought it would be a good idea. However, officials and the public were not very interested.
This is because Ibrox Stadium already has good public transport. Buses and the subway serve the area well. The idea came up after plans were announced. Public transport was going to be improved in the East End of Glasgow. This included the area around Celtic Park. These improvements were planned for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Today, the old track area of Ibrox station is used differently. Tracks from the Glasgow Subway's Broomloan Depot now reach this spot. It is now home to a new depot for the subway.
