Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway

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Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway
(stations in bold are open)
Port Glasgow
Upper Greenock
Ravenscraig
Inverkip
Wemyss Bay

The Greenock and Wemyss Bay Railway was a railway owned by Caledonian Railway providing services between Greenock and Wemyss Bay.

History

The line opened on 15 May 1865, and was merged with the Caledonian Railway in 1893.

Connections to other lines

Current operations

Today, this line together with the former Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway is fully operational as the Inverclyde Line, however several stations have closed and opened during its lifetime.

References

  • Butt, R. V. J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Patrick Stephens Ltd, Sparkford.