When was the last train in Donegal?

When was the last train in Donegal?

1959
A century ago, Donegal was served by railway lines that stretched to all areas of the county, but the last train was stopped in its tracks in 1959. “Until the 1950s or so, Ireland was very well connected by the railway network.

Are there trains in Donegal?

The Fintown Railway: the only operational narrow-gauge railway in Donegal.

What was Heuston station?

Kingsbridge Station
It was originally called Kingsbridge Station after the nearby Kings Bridge over the River Liffey. In 1966, on the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, it was renamed “Heuston Station” in honour of Seán Heuston, a young railway worker who commanded a nearby post in the 1916 Easter Rising.

When did the Donegal Railway close?

The first closure was to passenger services on the Glenties branch in 1947, followed by complete closure in 1952. The County Donegal Railway’s line to Derry closed at the end of 1954, bar one school special in June 1955. The other lines survived until the end of 1959.

Does donedonegal have a train-line?

Donegal used to brag a plethora of train-lines, however currently there is much to be desired. The railway line served as a central nervous system of sorts, connecting people from both ends of the country during a time when only the most wealthy aristocrats drove cars.

What happened to the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway?

The Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway was a major line, spanning 99 miles. The company began moving to road transport from 1929, with the last railway line closing in July 1953. The Lough Swilly Bus Company was then established to replace the railway. Southern Donegal was also well-served by Donegal Railway Station (Stranorlar) .

When was the first railway line opened in Northern Ireland?

The first line to open was the Finn Valley Railway from Strabane to Stranorlar in September 1863 to 5’3” gauge. Strabane had already been reached by the Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway in1847.