Kells (GSWR) railway station

Kells

The station at Kells was at the Gortnagree Crossing, 30.25 miles (48.68 km) from Farranfore.
Location County Kerry
Ireland
Coordinates IE 51°59′49″N 10°07′00″W / 51.997055°N 10.116802°W / 51.997055; -10.116802Coordinates: IE 51°59′49″N 10°07′00″W / 51.997055°N 10.116802°W / 51.997055; -10.116802
History
Original company Great Southern and Western Railway
Pre-grouping Great Southern and Western Railway
Post-grouping Great Southern and Western Railway
Key dates
12 September 1893 Station opens
1 February 1960 Station closes

Kells railway station was on the Great Southern and Western Railway which ran from Farranfore to Valentia Harbour in the Republic of Ireland.

History

The station was opened on 12 September 1893.[1]

The station closed on 1 February 1960

Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Mountain Stage   Great Southern and Western Railway
Farranfore-Valentia Harbour
  Cahirciveen

References

  1. "Kells (Kerry) station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2012-05-06.
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