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'''Tain railway station''' is an uncrewed [[railway station]] serving the burgh of [[Tain]] in the [[Highland (council area)|Highland]] [[Council areas of Scotland|council area]] of [[Scotland]]. The station is on the [[Far North Line]].
'''Tain railway station''' is an unstaffed [[railway station]] serving the area of [[Tain]] in the [[Highland (council area)|Highland]] [[Council areas of Scotland|council area]] of [[Scotland]]. The station is on the [[Far North Line]], {{convert|44|mi|23|chain|km|lk=in}} from {{stnlnk|Inverness}}, between [[Fearn railway station|Fearn]] and [[Ardgay railway station|Ardgay]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=TRACKatlas of Mainland Britain: A Comprehensive Geographic Atlas Showing the Rail Network of Great Britain |publisher=Platform 5 Publishing Ltd |year=2017 |isbn=978-1909431-26-3 |editor-last=Bridge |editor-first=Mike |edition=3rd |location=Sheffield |pages=102}}</ref> [[ScotRail]], who manage the station, operate all services.


== History ==
In its heyday the station had a staff of approximately thirty people. The station was opened on 1 June 1864 by the [[Highland Railway]].{{sfn|Butt|1995|p=226}} [[Murdoch Paterson]] was the engineer involved in the construction of the station (1863&ndash;1864).
{{More citations needed|section|date=March 2022}}
In its heyday the station had a staff of approximately thirty people.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} The station was opened on 1 June 1864 by the [[Highland Railway]].{{sfn|Butt|1995|p=226}} [[Murdoch Paterson]] was the engineer involved in the construction of the station (1863&ndash;1864).

There have been two engine sheds at Tain in the past: the first was timber-built and originally from Invergordon, which included a turntable. It was re-erected and reopened in June 1864, but burned down on 20 April 1877.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last1=Griffiths |first1=Roger |title=The directory of British engine sheds and principal locomotive servicing points: Southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales |last2=Smith |first2=Paul |publisher=Sparkford |year=1999 |isbn=0860935426 |location=Oxford}}</ref>{{Page needed|date=March 2022}} The second was stone-built and opened in 1877. There were no facilities at the shed, although there was a water column and a turntable at the station. It was closed on 18 June 1962, and later demolished.<ref name=":0" />{{Page needed|date=March 2022}} Both the turntable and the water tank were demolished at a later date, although the pit wall tops of the turntable remain visible.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} Two signal boxes have also been at the station, one at the north end and one at the south end, although both of these are now demolished.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
Both platforms have benches, although only platform 1 has a shelter. There is step-free access to both platforms (from two car parks, 1 adjacent to each platform), although the platforms are connected via a footbridge. The only help point is on platform 2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Rail Enquiries - |url=https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations-and-destinations/stations-made-easy/tain-station-plan |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=www.nationalrail.co.uk}}</ref> As there are no facilities to purchase tickets, passengers must buy one in advance, or from the guard on the train.
The station is {{convert|44|mi|23|chain|km|lk=in}} from {{stnlnk|Inverness}}, and has a [[passing loop]] {{convert|24|chain|m}} long, flanked by two platforms. Platform 1 on the up (southbound) line can accommodate trains having seven coaches, whereas platform 2 on the down (northbound) line can hold eight.{{sfn|Brailsford|2017|loc=map 18D}}


== Platform layout ==
===Engine shed===
The station has a [[passing loop]] {{convert|24|chain|m}} long, with two platforms. Platform 1 on the southbound line can accommodate trains having seven coaches, whereas platform 2 on the down northbound line can hold eight.{{sfn|Brailsford|2017|loc=map 18D}}


{{Clear left}}
====1st shed====
* Former Invergordon Shed (Timber Built) was re-erected and opened in June 1864 (located approximately NH7068.01/1A) - facilities included turntable. Burned down 20 April 1877.{{sfn|Griffiths|Smith|1999}}{{page needed|date=February 2018}}

====2nd shed====
* Slated Gable Style (Stone Built) Opened in 1877 (Sub-Shed to Helmsdale)- no facilities at the shed but a water column and turntable located at station. Dept closed 18 June 1962 (Demolished).{{sfn|Griffiths|Smith|1999}}{{page needed|date=February 2018}}

===Turntable===
* Demolished (Pit filled in but pit wall tops still visible)

===Signal Box South===
* Demolished

===Signal Box North===
* Demolished

===Water tank===
* Stone Built sub-structure supporting cast iron tank. Demolished


==Services==
==Services==
[[File:A Train in Tain (geograph 5791379).jpg|thumb|left|A [[ScotRail]] train at Tain station, with a service bound for {{rws|Inverness}}]]
There are four through trains northbound to Wick & Thurso in the May 2016 timetable and eight trains to Inverness southbound on weekdays & Saturdays. The additional departures to Inverness run mainly in the morning peak & evening and are run primarily for commuters. On Sundays there are four trains to Inverness and a single departure to Wick.<ref>{{NRtimes|May 2016|239}}</ref>
There are five through trains northbound (four to [[Wick railway station|Wick]] & [[Thurso railway station|Thurso]], one to [[Ardgay railway station|Ardgay]]) in the December 2021 timetable, and eight trains to Inverness southbound on weekdays & Saturdays. The additional departures to Inverness run mainly in the morning peak & evening and are run primarily for commuters. On Sundays there are four trains to Inverness and a single departure to Wick.<ref>eNRT December 2021 Edition, Table 219</ref>

== References ==

=== Notes ===
{{reflist}}

=== Sources ===
*{{cite book |editor-last=Brailsford |editor-first=Martyn |title=Railway Track Diagrams 1: Scotland & Isle of Man |edition=6th |date=December 2017 |origyear=1987 |publisher=Trackmaps |location=Frome |isbn=978-0-9549866-9-8 |ref=harv }}
* {{Butt-Stations}}
* {{Jowett-Atlas}}
* {{cite book|last2=Smith|first1=Roger |last1=Griffiths |first2=Paul|title=The directory of British engine sheds and principal locomotive servicing points : Southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales.|date=1999|publisher=Oxford|location=Sparkford|isbn=0860935426 |ref=harv }}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Tain railway station}}
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/5649097298/in/album-72157626440268443/ photo of disused turntable pit before being filled in]


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|previous = {{Stnlnk|Fearn}} or {{Stnlnk|Invergordon}}
|previous = {{Stnlnk|Fearn}} or {{Stnlnk|Invergordon}}
|next = {{Stnlnk|Ardgay}}
|next = {{Stnlnk|Ardgay}} or<br>''Terminates here''
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== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Bibliography ==
*{{cite book |editor-last=Brailsford |editor-first=Martyn |title=Railway Track Diagrams 1: Scotland & Isle of Man |edition=6th |date=December 2017 |orig-year=1987 |publisher=Trackmaps |location=Frome |isbn=978-0-9549866-9-8 }}
* {{Butt-Stations}}
* {{Jowett-Atlas}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Tain railway station}}
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/5649097298/in/album-72157626440268443/ photo of disused turntable pit before being filled in]


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Tain

Scottish Gaelic: Baile Dhubhthaich[1]
National Rail
The platforms at Tain station, looking southeast
General information
LocationTain, Highland
Scotland
Coordinates57°48′52″N 4°03′07″W / 57.8144°N 4.0519°W / 57.8144; -4.0519
Grid referenceNH781823
Managed byScotRail
Platforms2
Other information
Station codeTAI[2]
History
Original companyInverness and Ross-shire Railway
Pre-groupingHighland Railway
Post-groupingLMSR
Key dates
1 June 1864[3]Opened
Passengers
2018/19Decrease 29,384
2019/20Decrease 28,036
2020/21Decrease 3,522
2021/22Increase 19,664
2022/23Decrease 19,606
Listed Building – Category B
Designated6 October 1978
Reference no.LB41910[4]
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Tain railway station is an unstaffed railway station serving the area of Tain in the Highland council area of Scotland. The station is on the Far North Line, 44 miles 23 chains (71.3 km) from Inverness, between Fearn and Ardgay.[5] ScotRail, who manage the station, operate all services.

History

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In its heyday the station had a staff of approximately thirty people.[citation needed] The station was opened on 1 June 1864 by the Highland Railway.[3] Murdoch Paterson was the engineer involved in the construction of the station (1863–1864).

There have been two engine sheds at Tain in the past: the first was timber-built and originally from Invergordon, which included a turntable. It was re-erected and reopened in June 1864, but burned down on 20 April 1877.[6][page needed] The second was stone-built and opened in 1877. There were no facilities at the shed, although there was a water column and a turntable at the station. It was closed on 18 June 1962, and later demolished.[6][page needed] Both the turntable and the water tank were demolished at a later date, although the pit wall tops of the turntable remain visible.[citation needed] Two signal boxes have also been at the station, one at the north end and one at the south end, although both of these are now demolished.[citation needed]

Facilities

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Both platforms have benches, although only platform 1 has a shelter. There is step-free access to both platforms (from two car parks, 1 adjacent to each platform), although the platforms are connected via a footbridge. The only help point is on platform 2.[7] As there are no facilities to purchase tickets, passengers must buy one in advance, or from the guard on the train.

Platform layout

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The station has a passing loop 24 chains (480 m) long, with two platforms. Platform 1 on the southbound line can accommodate trains having seven coaches, whereas platform 2 on the down northbound line can hold eight.[8]

Services

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A ScotRail train at Tain station, with a service bound for Inverness

There are five through trains northbound (four to Wick & Thurso, one to Ardgay) in the December 2021 timetable, and eight trains to Inverness southbound on weekdays & Saturdays. The additional departures to Inverness run mainly in the morning peak & evening and are run primarily for commuters. On Sundays there are four trains to Inverness and a single departure to Wick.[9]

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Fearn or Invergordon   ScotRail
Far North Line 		  Ardgay or
Terminates here
  Historical railways  
Fearn
Line and station open 		  Highland Railway
Inverness and Ross-shire Railway
   Meikle Ferry
Line open; Station closed

References

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  1. ^ Brailsford 2017, Gaelic/English Station Index.
  2. ^ Deaves, Phil. "Railway Codes". railwaycodes.org.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ a b Butt 1995, p. 226.
  4. ^ "STATION ROAD RAILWAY STATION". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  5. ^ Bridge, Mike, ed. (2017). TRACKatlas of Mainland Britain: A Comprehensive Geographic Atlas Showing the Rail Network of Great Britain (3rd ed.). Sheffield: Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. p. 102. ISBN 978-1909431-26-3.
  6. ^ a b Griffiths, Roger; Smith, Paul (1999). The directory of British engine sheds and principal locomotive servicing points: Southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales. Oxford: Sparkford. ISBN 0860935426.
  7. ^ "National Rail Enquiries -". www.nationalrail.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  8. ^ Brailsford 2017, map 18D.
  9. ^ eNRT December 2021 Edition, Table 219

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