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.