Fort William Rail Trail – Time Line
Below is a list of the key dates for the railway in Fort William:
- 12 August 1889 – West Highland Railway Act obtains the Royal Assent.
- 23 October 1889 – First sod cut by Lord Abinger.
- 7 August 1894 – West Highland Railway opens for public traffic between Glasgow and Fort William.
- 11 August 1894 – Grand Opening Ceremony held at Fort William.
- 1 June 1895 – Banavie Pier branch opens, serving the Caledonian Canal.
- 1 April 1901 – Mallaig Extension line opens.
- 9 June 1975 – Old Fort William station closes.
- 13 June 1975 – Modern-day Fort William station opens.
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