Portlethen railway station
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| Portlethen | |||
| Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Portlethen | ||
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire | ||
| Operations | |||
| Station code | PLN | ||
| Managed by | First ScotRail | ||
| Platforms in use | 2 | ||
| Live departures and station information from National Rail | |||
| Annual Passenger Usage | |||
| 2004/05 ** | 10,722 | ||
| History | |||
| 1 April 1850 | Opened | ||
| 11 June 1956 | Closed | ||
| 17 May 1985 | Re-opened | ||
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |||
| Annual passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Portlethen. | |||
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Portlethen railway station serves the town of Portlethen in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The station was opened on 1 April 1850. After closure for nearly 30 years, the station was re-opened on 17 May 1985.
[edit] Station Usage
As of the end of 2004-2005, Portlethen had attracted just under 11000 (combined entry/exit) passengers including 3746 (combined entry/exit) season ticket journeys.
The station really only serves as a commuter station as the bulk of the few trains stopping at Portlethen serve Aberdeen commuters although there is the odd train here and there that stops outwith rush hour.
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Portlethen railway station from National Rail
- Street map and aerial photo of Portlethen railway station from Multimap.com
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven | First ScotRail Edinburgh to Aberdeen Line |
Aberdeen | ||
| Historical Railways | ||||
| Newtonhill Line open; Station closed |
Aberdeen Railway | Cove Bay Line open; Station closed |
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