Site Description
Approaching the station, there was previously a long siding on the Up side that trailed into a loop on the same side. This was removed in 2007 as part of the Mayo Line re-signaling, which also allowed the mainline to be routed to the Up platform and creation of a longer loop on the Down side. The station building is on the Up platform and there is a footbridge connecting this to the Down platform, on which there is a waiting room. At the Westport end of the Down platofrm is the former signal cabin, notable for its height, bearing a nameboard stating "ROSCOMMON SIGNAL CABIN". There is a 4 barrier CCTV controlled level crossing at the Westport end of the station and a water tower and another cattle bank after the crossing. The crossing is monitored from Athlone Level Crossing Control Centre. The former goods area is behind the Up platform. There is a a siding running into this at the Athlone end of the station. This area contains the former goods store and also had a cattle bank. There were previously sidings on the Down side as well.Photographs
Photo Gallery - Roscommon Station
Google Street View - Roscommon Station
Geograph.ie - Train at Roscommon Station (Link checked 25072021)
Links
Buildings of Ireland - Roscommon Station (Link checked 25072021)
Irish Rail Station Information - Roscommon Station (Link checked 25072021)
Arrested Under The Coercion Act - A Sketch At Roscommon Railway Station' - Illustrated London News Dec. 3 1881 (Link checked 25072021)
Chronological Details
| Opened | Closed | Company | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/02/1860 | 16/04/2007 | GN&WR | Roscommon | Line closed for re-signalling |
| 04/05/2007 | / /Open | IR | Roscommon |
Geographical Details
| Section Start | Section Finish | Distance | Milepost | Measured from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone West | Westport | 18.17 | 96.25 | Broadstone Station |