Fota railway station
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| Location | Fota Island Republic of Ireland |
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| Owned by | Iarnród Éireann |
| Operated by | Iarnród Éireann |
| Platforms | 2 |
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| Structure type | At-grade |
Fota railway station serves Fota Island in County Cork.
It is a station on the Cork to Cobh commuter service. Travel to Glounthaune station to transfer to Midleton.[1]
Description
The halt is unstaffed. There are two platforms, with level access to the Cobh-bound platform. Access to the Cork-bound platform is via a footbridge, although there is a defunct level crossing which can theoretically (albeit illegally) be used to cross the tracks.
It is popular with tourists, walkers, and people working on the Island alike. Fota Island is home to a Wildlife Park, Scout Camp, Fota House and Gardens, Championship Golf Course and 5 Star Hotel.
History
The station opened on 1 July 1865.[2]
See also
References
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External links
| Preceding station | Iarnród Éireann |
Following station | ||
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| Glounthaune | Commuter Cork-Cobh |
Carrigaloe | ||
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