Dumfries station opened in 1848 being linked to Glasgow in 1850. It grew to become a very important junction for a number of lines including the Port Road that offered an alternative, but rather torturous route to Stranraer. All of these lines have gone now leaving an imposing station that has a very poor train service between Glasgow and Carlisle. In this view, the car park now occupies filled-in platforms under the impressive canopy. Since 1981 the station and the adjacent Station Hotel is Garde B listed by Historic Scotland.
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