Jordanhill railway station facts for kids
Jordanhill railway station is a train stop in Glasgow, Scotland. It has platforms on the sides for people to get on and off trains. This station is part of the suburban railway system in the Jordanhill area, which is in the West End of Glasgow.
The station is looked after by Transport Scotland and run by Abellio ScotRail. It is on two important train lines: the Argyle Line and the North Clyde Line.
Where is Jordanhill Station?
Jordanhill station is easy to find! It sits right on top of Crow Road, which is a big street in Glasgow. This road is important because it leads to the Clyde Tunnel. The station is also very close to the Jordanhill Campus of the University of Strathclyde.
If you are traveling from Glasgow Central on the Argyle Line, Jordanhill station is just five stops away. The journey usually takes about eleven minutes. Trains on the North Clyde Line pass through Jordanhill without stopping.
How Jordanhill Station Started
The station first opened its doors on 1 August 1887. It was built as part of the Glasgow, Yoker and Clydebank Railway. The station buildings were finished a bit later, in 1895. They were made of wood and had a simple design, common for new train stations back then.
The area where the station now stands used to be a place for brick and tile factories. Jordanhill was once home to many artisans and miners until the late 1800s. The railway station arrived just as these local industries were slowing down. Before the station, people had to walk to places like Hillhead or Partick to catch a train into Glasgow. The new station made it much easier for residents to travel to the city centre.
Images for kids
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The name sign identifying Jordanhill station. The sign highlights the primary destinations: Glasgow Central, Helensburgh, and Balloch.
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Jordanhill station as shown on OpenStreetMap
See also
In Spanish: Estación de Jordanhill para niños
