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4 unusual facts about Aberdeen railway station


Aberdeen station

Aberdeen railway station, the current main station in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

LNER Class A4 4483 Kingfisher

The last of the A4 class in common use, it was withdrawn for scrapping on 5 September 1966 from Aberdeen Ferryhill shed (61B).

North British, Arbroath and Montrose Railway

In the late 19th century there was considerable competition between the companies on the West Coast lines and those on the East Coast to provide the fastest overnight journey from London (Euston or King's Cross) to Aberdeen.

Union Square Aberdeen

Located on Guild Street and Market Street, the development adjoins onto the side of Aberdeen railway station and new bus station creating a transport hub.


Cupar

The station is situated on the East Coast Main Line, served by First ScotRail and Arriva CrossCountry with regular services running between Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen.

Stark's Park

The park can clearly be seen from the railway line on the route between Edinburgh and Aberdeen.


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