Roodyards railway station

Roodyards
Train on the Edinburgh to Aberdeen line, with East Dock Street running parallel
Train runs past the approximate location of Roodyards Station, but there is no evidence of the station left
General information
LocationDundee
Scotland
Coordinates56°27′58″N 2°56′41″W / 56.465985°N 2.944665°W / 56.465985; -2.944665
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyDundee and Arbroath Railway
Key dates
9 June 1839 (1839-06-09)Opened
9 April 1840 (1840-04-09)Closed

Roodyards railway station served Roodyards Road in Dundee, Scotland from 1839 to 1840 on the Dundee and Arbroath Railway.

History

The station opened on 9 June 1839 by the Dundee and Arbroath Railway. It was situated at the south end of Roodyards Road and was the southern terminus of the line until 9 April 1840.[1]

References

  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 153. OCLC 931112387.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Broughty Ferry
Line and station open 		  Dundee and Arbroath Railway   Terminus


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