Kildonan railway station
Kildonan railway station (/kɪlˈdɒnən/ kil-DON-ən) is a railway station near Kildonan Lodge in the Highland council area in the north of Scotland. It is located on the Far North Line, between Helmsdale and Kinbrace, 111 miles 5 chains (178.7 km) from Inverness, and has a single platform which is long enough for a three-coach train. All services are operated by ScotRail, who manage the station.
Kildonan Scottish Gaelic: Cill Donnain | |
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Kildonan station as it was in September 2018, taken from the level crossing at the southern end of the station. | |
| General information | |
| Location | Kildonan near Helmsdale, Highland Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58.1708°N 3.8691°W |
| Grid reference | NC901217 |
| Managed by | ScotRail |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | KIL |
| History | |
| Original company | Sutherland and Caithness Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Highland Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway British Railways |
| Key dates | |
| 28 July 1874 | Opened |
| Passengers | |
| 2018/19 | 168 |
| 2019/20 | 214 |
| 2020/21 | 16 |
| 2021/22 | 140 |
| 2022/23 | 148 |
| Notes | |
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road | |
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