Site Description
Approaching the station, there is a crossover trailing to the Down line, after which, an 11 arch viaduct is crossed before reaching the station proper. The viaduct carries the line over Balbriggan Harbour which can be seen on the Up side. The town is on the Down side. There is a public footpath on each side of the viaduct. There are both Up and Down platforms here, connected by a lift accessible footbridge, replacing the original footbridge with brick fronted steps. The station building is on the Down platform and contains the ticket office and waiting room. There was previously a facing siding on the Up side at the Belfast end of the station. The former goods area, complete with good store, is now a car park and is on the Down side. It was accessed by a trailing siding off the Down line. The red brick building at the Dublin end of this is the former stationmaster's house, now a private residence. Adjacent to the station is a fine beach, at the northern end of which is a Martello Tower, one of many built around Ireland's coast as well as inland, the purpose of which was to protect against a Napoleonic invasion. Balbriggan was once a location of considerable industrial activity and evidence of this can still be seen from the station today.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Balbriggan Station
Google Street View - Balbriggan Station
Geograph.ie - Train entering Balbriggan station (Link checked 25122013)
Geograph.ie - AEC railcar at Balbriggan station (Link checked 25122013)
Links
Archiseek.com - Balbriggan Station (Link checked 25122013)
Balbriggan.net - History of Balriggan Railway Station (Link checked 25122013)
Buildings of Ireland - Balbriggan stationmaster's house (Link checked 25122013)
Irish Rail Station Information - Balbriggan (Link checked 25122013)
Rail Accident Investigation Unit - Report into accident at Balbriggan Station 28th June 1963 (Link checked 25122013)
Youtube - Last day of operation in Balbriggan signal cabin (Link checked 18062022)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05/1844 | / /Open | D&DR | Balbriggan |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Units | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Station | Belfast | 21.75 | Miles | 21.75 | Connolly Station |