Albany railway station, Jamaica
Albany railway station opened in 1896, closed in 1975, reopened in 1977 and closed for good in 1978. It was on the Bog Walk to Port Antonio branch line, 42.5 miles (68.4 km) from the Kingston terminus, and served the surrounding agricultural community, providing a means for bananas to reach and be exported from Port Antonio. It was destroyed by fire sometime after closure.
Albany | |
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Albany railway station, Saint Mary, Jamaica c1896 | |
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 18.291828°N 76.857176°W |
| Owned by | Jamaica Railway Corporation |
| Line(s) | Bog Walk to Port Antonio branch line |
| Platforms | Single, double sided |
| Tracks | Three (Through, passing loop, siding) |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Wooden single story |
| History | |
| Opened | 1896 |
| Closed | 1978; since destroyed by fire |
| Location | |
Albany Location within Jamaica | |
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