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This is a route-map template for the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway, a Scottish railway line and/or company. For a key to symbols, see {{ railway line legend }} . For information on using this template, see Template:Routemap .
This is a route-map template for the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway, a Scottish railway line and/or company. For a key to symbols, see {{ railway line legend }} . For information on using this template, see Template:Routemap .
The line was built by several railway companies during the 19th century: [2] [page needed] 1812 – Kilmarnock to Barassie by the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway; 1839 – Barassie to Ayr (Falkland Junction) by the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
The Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway (GPK&AR) was a railway in Scotland that provided train services between Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayr. It opened its first line, between Glasgow and Ayr, in stages from 1839 to 1840. The section between Glasgow and Paisley was made jointly with the Glasgow, Paisley and Greenock Railway.
The Ayrshire Coast Line is one of the lines within the Strathclyde suburban rail network in Scotland. It has 26 stations and connects the Ayrshire coast to Glasgow. There are three branches, to Largs, Ardrossan Harbour and Ayr, all running into the high level at Glasgow Central. The route is operated by ScotRail.
The Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway (GPK&AR) opened its line from Glasgow to Ayr in 1839 - 1840, extending to Kilmarnock in 1843. The GPK&AR intended to extend to Carlisle, but in fact an allied line, the Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway built the southern end of the route.
System map of the Ayr and Maybole Junction Railway. In October 1850, the GPK&AR merged with another company and the Glasgow and South Western Railway (G&SWR) was created. The new concern had pressing problems elsewhere, but was happy to encourage local initiatives to promote new lines.
The Glasgow and South Western Railway (G&SWR) was a railway company in Scotland. It served a triangular area of south-west Scotland between Glasgow, Stranraer and Carlisle. It was formed on 28 October 1850 by the merger of two earlier railways, the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway and the Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway ...