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Muirton railway station

Coordinates: 56°24′18″N 3°26′54″W / 56.4049°N 3.4484°W / 56.4049; -3.4484
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Muirton
General information
LocationMuirton, Perth and Kinross
Scotland
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways (Scottish Region)
Key dates
31 October 1936 (1936-10-31)Opened
21 November 1959 (1959-11-21)Closed

Muirton railway station, also known as Muirton Halt railway station, served the suburb of Muirton, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, from 1936 to 1959.

History

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The station opened on 31 October 1936 by the London Midland and Scottish Railway. It primarily served St Johnstone FC's football ground, Muirton Park. It was only used on match days and it closed on 21 November 1959.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 306. OCLC 931112387.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Luncarty
Line open, station closed
  London Midland and Scottish Railway   Perth
Line and station open

56°24′18″N 3°26′54″W / 56.4049°N 3.4484°W / 56.4049; -3.4484