Glasgow Green railway station, Railway station in East End, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Description
Glasgow Green railway station was a railway station in East End Glasgow with two platforms housed within a stone-lined cutting. The entrance building accessed from Binnie Place served passengers traveling on the rail network in this part of the city.
History
The station opened in 1895 as part of Glasgow's railway network expansion during the industrial boom. It closed temporarily during the early 20th century before its building was demolished in 2012.
Culture
The station shaped the district's character with its railway architecture and industrial design. It stood as a working landmark in the eastern part of the city, connecting daily travelers with the broader rail network.
Practical
The station building no longer exists as it was removed in 2012, so visitors can only see the location and surrounding area where it once stood. The site remains accessible from Binnie Place in the eastern part of the city.
Did you know?
Its location next to the Templeton Carpet Factory made this a key transport junction in Glasgow's industrial east. Workers used the station daily to commute to the factory during the industrial era.
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