Sallins and Naas railway station

Sallins and Naas
Na Solláin agus An Nás
Iarnród Éireann
Location Sallins
Republic of Ireland
Coordinates 53°14′49″N 6°39′53″W / 53.24694°N 6.66472°W / 53.24694; -6.66472Coordinates: 53°14′49″N 6°39′53″W / 53.24694°N 6.66472°W / 53.24694; -6.66472
Owned by Iarnród Éireann
Operated by Iarnród Éireann
Platforms 2
Construction
Structure type At-grade
Other information
Station code SALNS
Fare zone Suburban 4
Key dates
1846 Station opened
9 June 1947 Closed to goods
31 March 1976 Sallins Train Robbery

Sallins and Naas railway station is located in the centre of the village of Sallins, County Kildare and also serves Naas, 3 km (2 miles) away.

Feeder bus

A feeder bus operates between the station and the centre of Naas (Poplar Square & Post Office). There are several journeys in each direction throughout the day. The feeder bus doesn't operate on Sundays.

History

Originally called "Sallins", it opened on 4 August 1846[1] and was the junction for the Tullow branch, which included the original Naas station. It closed in 1963, and was renamed Sallins & Naas upon re-opening in 1994.[1]

Signalman J. Hannigan operating the signal levers in Sallins North Signal Cabin, 23 September 1963.

See also

References

Preceding station   Iarnród Éireann   Following station
Hazelhatch
&
Celbridge
  InterCity
Dublin-Galway
  Newbridge
  Commuter
South Western Commuter
 
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