Howth Junction, on the Dublin-Belfast line, is where the short 1846 built line to Howth diverges. Up to 1912, Howth Jnc as simply known as junction. The station, which has four platforms, up and down for both Howth and Belfast lines, had at one time station buildings located on the centre platforms. These have long since been demolished. The signal cabin at the south end of the station, a unique GNR one, was sadly demolished following the electrification of the branch to Howth with the commencement of DART trains in 1984. Up to 1999/2000, Howth Jnc was an interchange with diesel services to the north to Malahide and beyond, but today of course, the DART trains now terminate at Malahide, following the extension of the wires north of Howth Jnc. Recently, Howth Jnc station has been totally rebuilt, with new footbridge and booking offices on either side of the lines. These pictures show the station before and after the upgrading.