Dalcross | |
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General information | |
Location | Dalcross, Highland Scotland |
Coordinates | 57°31′36″N 4°04′15″W / 57.5267°N 4.0707°W |
Grid reference | NH761503 |
Platforms | 2 |
Other information | |
Status | Closed |
History | |
Original company | Inverness and Nairn Railway |
Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
Key dates | |
5 November 1855[1] | Opened |
3 May 1965[1] | Closed |
Dalcross was a railway station located at Dalcross, to the east of Inverness, Scotland (now in the Highland Council Area). It opened in 1855 and closed in 1965. A new station in Dalcross was opened on 2 February 2023.[2]
The Inverness and Nairn Railway was formally opened on 5 November 1855, public services beginning the following day,[3] and Dalcross was one of the four intermediate stations originally provided.[4] In September 1925, the distances of the station were given as 137 miles 10 chains (220.7 km) from Perth (measured via Dava), and 48 miles 6 chains (77.4 km) from Keith Junction.[5]
Dalcross station closed on 3 May 1965,[1] and the signal box closed on 12 March 1967.[6] The station building remains however and is now a private residence. The level crossing at the eastern end of the station is now equipped with automatic half-barriers, and is 137 miles 17 chains (220.8 km) from Perth (via Dava).[7]
Main article: Inverness Airport railway station |
A new station, Inverness Airport railway station, which is close to the site of the former Dalcross station was opened on 2 February 2023, being part of the Aberdeen–Inverness line.[8]