City of Glasgow  Central  & Queen Street Stations

Central Station in Glasgow The station was opened in 1879 and was extended further between 1901-1906.  The entrance features ornate ironwork. Seven pillars support the glazed porte-cochere arcade with the travel centre behind  and the stone edifice of the Central Hotel rising above.   The station won National Rail Awards Major Station of the Year 2005  and National Rail Awards Station of the Year 1999 as well as the National Railway Heritage Awards 25th Anniversary Principal Station 2004.  Over 34 million people visit the station each year.

Central Station in Glasgow

Central Station Railway Bridge  across Argylle Street - " The Highlandman's Umbrella "

Central Station Railway Bridge  across Argylle Street  - " The Highlandman's Umbrella "

Clock in Central Station

Clock in Central Station

Central Station in Glasgow Glasgow Old Railway Stations

Central Station Hotel in Glasgow

Central Station Hotel in Glasgow

Central Station in Glasgow

Central Station in Glasgow

Central Station in Glasgow

Iron and Glass vault of Queen Street Station ( 1878 - 1800 )  in Glasgow Glasgow Old Railway Stations

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