Site Description
Approaching the station, a siding diverges on the Down side. This serves the Down platform and former goods area. The latter runs the length of the station and is used for stabling trains. There is a bus depot on the Up side at the Dublin end of the station, after which, on the same side, is the station building. The former signal cabin is mid-way along the Down platform, with a footbridge at the Sligo end of the station. There is lift access to the Down platform from an external footbridge over the line. Leaving the station, there was a locomotive depot on the Down side. Opposite, the former goods store and disused loading bank can be seen. There is a small crane on this. There was previously a water tower beyond the Down platform, but this was demolished by a train in 1995. Beyond this, the line previously crossed the Longford branch of the Royal Canal by a swing bridge, since removed and filled in.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Longford Station
Google Street View - Longford Station
Geograph.ie - Longford Signal Cabin (Link checked 22072021)
Geograph.ie - Longford Station (Link checked 22072021)
Links
Directory of Irish Architects - Longford Station (Link checked 22072021)
Irish Rail Station Information - Longford Station (Link checked 22072021)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/1855 | / /Open | MGWR | Longford |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Units | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Station | Sligo | 77.59 | Miles | 76.25 | Broadstone Station |