Foulshiels
The site of the station in 2010
General information
LocationBathgate, West Lothian
Scotland
Coordinates55°51′20″N 3°38′41″W / 55.8556°N 3.6448°W / 55.8556; -3.6448
Grid referenceNS975634
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyEdinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Key dates
May 1850 (1850-05)Opened
1852 (1852)Closed

Foulshiels railway station served the town of Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, from 1850 to 1852 on the Longridge and Bathgate Extension Railway.

History

The station was opened in May 1850 by the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway. It was situated to the north of a level crossing near West Foulshiels farm. It had a station building by the level crossing. It was a short-lived station, closing in 1852.[1]

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 187. OCLC 931112387.
Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Longridge
Line and station closed
  Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
Longridge and Bathgate Extension Railway
  Whitburn
Line and station closed


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