Douglas Railway Station
Douglas railway station (Manx: Stashoon Raad Yiarn Ghoolish) is the main terminus of the Isle of Man Railway and is located at the landward end of the quay in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man. It was once the hub for now closed lines to Peel, Ramsey and Foxdale.
Douglas Doolish | |
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| Isle of Man Railway | |
The Former Booking Hall Building | |
| General information | |
| Location | Banks Circus, Lake Road, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1BR |
| Coordinates | 54°07′08″N 4°34′59″W |
| Owned by | Isle of Man Government Department of Infrastructure |
| Line(s) | Port Erin (South) Line Between Douglas & Port Erin |
| Platforms | Two, raised full-height (formerly four, raised full-height) |
| Tracks | Two long island platforms, various sidings and run-rounds |
| History | |
| Opened | 1 July 1873 |
| Closed | 1965-1966 (railway closed) 1975-1976 (short-Line working) 1977-date (seasonally) |
| Rebuilt | 1887 / 1901 / 1991 / 2016 |
| Passengers | |
| Passenger Only (Since 1969, goods previously) | |
| Services | |
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Dedicated Parking, Refreshments, Patrons' Toilets, Waiting Area, Booking Hall, Historic Displays
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