Stirling railway station (Scotland) facts for kids
Stirling railway station is a busy train station in Stirling, Scotland. It's an important stop on the main railway line that connects Glasgow and Perth. Trains from Stirling also go to places like Alloa, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness.
Quick facts for kids
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The station frontage
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| Location | Stirling, Stirling Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°07′12″N 3°56′06″W / 56.1201°N 3.9351°W |
| Platforms | 9 |
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| Station code | STG |
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| 1848 | Opened |
| 1913 | Rebuilt |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (2016/17) |  2.338 million |
| Passengers (2017/18) |  2.503 million |
| Passengers (2018/19) | 2.480 million |
| Passengers (2019/20) | 2.485 million |
| Passengers (2020/21) | 0.432 million |
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Listed Building – Category A
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| Designated | 3 February 1978 |
| Reference no. | LB41131 |
Station History
Stirling first got its railway connection in 1848. Over the years, more train lines were added. These connected Stirling to places like Dunfermline and Balloch.
The station building you see today opened in 1916. It was a big rebuild by the Caledonian Railway company. Since then, it has been updated many times. Lifts were added recently to help people get to all the platforms easily.
Some train lines that used to serve Stirling are now closed. For example, the line to Balloch stopped carrying passengers in 1934. The main line to Dunfermline also closed in 1968. This was part of a plan to cut down on railway lines, known as the "Beeching Axe". However, part of the Dunfermline line has since reopened to Alloa.
In 2008, the station's travel centre was updated. This made it easier for people with disabilities to use. New display screens were also put in place to show train times. In 2018, the footbridge was improved and raised. This was to allow the tracks underneath to be electrified. The new bridge opened in September 2019.
Station Design
The station building was designed by James Miller in 1915. It replaced the first station from 1848. This building is very important and is listed as a Category A listed building by Historic Environment Scotland. This means it's a building of special architectural or historic interest. Miller's design is known for its round shapes and smooth curves.
The station also has a special police team. These officers from the British Transport Police help keep the station safe. They cover Stirling and other nearby stations.
Train Services
Stirling station is very busy with many trains. You can catch trains going north to Dunblane, Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Trains also go south-west to Glasgow Queen Street and east to Edinburgh Waverley.
Most of the trains are run by ScotRail. However, some long-distance trains also stop here. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) runs trains to London Kings Cross. The Caledonian Sleeper also runs overnight trains to London Euston and Inverness.
The station has nine platforms, but they are numbered 2 to 10. Platform 1 is now a car park. The station has bay platforms (platforms 4, 5, 7, and 8). These are usually for trains that start or end their journey at Stirling.
In 2018, the train timetable for Scotland was updated. This means faster journeys from Stirling to Edinburgh and Glasgow. There are also more frequent trains to Gleneagles, Dundee, Perth, and Inverness. The lines around Stirling are also being updated and electrified. This will make train travel even better.
Popular Routes
- Trains go to Glasgow Queen Street about three times an hour.
- Trains go to Edinburgh Waverley about once an hour.
- Trains go to Alloa about once an hour.
- Trains go to Dunblane about once an hour.
- Some trains go all the way to London Kings Cross.
Images for kids
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The station frontage
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Dundee – Edinburgh express train in 1957
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Forthside Bridge (built in 2009) goes over the station.
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Class 170 trains are often used at Stirling.
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The station during electrification work.
