Killiney

Killiney, south Co.Dublin, is well known for its scenic views and sandy beach, as well as its grand exclusive residences. The railway through Killiney was constructed by the Dublin & Wicklow Railway in 1854, and runs high above Killiney Bay on a narrow ridge of embankments and cliffs. The D&WR first provided a station here in 1854, when the line was been extended south towards Bray. The 1854 station was rebuilt in 1858, and consisted of a single storey station building and up & down platforms. In 1882 however, this station was closed and a new one opened just south of the original to serve both Killiney and Ballybrack areas (Ballybrack's own station having also been closed). The present 1882 station at Killiney also has up & down platforms. The single storey brick station building is located on the up platform, while a lengthy waiting shelter is provided on the down. The Dublin & South Eastern 1923 built signal cabin at Killiney, located at the south end of the down platform, was taken out of use in 1983 with the introduction of CTC for the DART services which commenced in 1984. More recently, the DWWR footbridge was replaced by a modern glass and metal structure as part of the suburban upgrade for the DART.
Prior to their displacement by the 22000 Class railcars, a 29000 set No.29427 leads a Dublin to Rosslare Harbour train through Killiney Station, consisting of just 4-cars. Stopping services at Killiney are provided by the electrified DART services, such as 8100 Class DART No.8303, approaching the station on a glorious summers day with a southbound service to Bray. 8500 Class DART No.8607 blends into the scenery at the north end of Killiney Station as it approaches with a southbound stopping service to Bray. Viewed from the down side of the footbridge, an 8100 DART departs Killiney Station with a northbound service. This view takes in the scenic nature of this section of the Rosslare line along Killiney Bay.
With Killiney Hill as a backdrop, 8500 Class DART No.8636 is seen just south of the station, departing with an 8-car set to Greystones. No.8633 brings up the rear of this 8500 DART unit heading away from Killiney with its service to Greystones. The trees and shrubs obscure many grand secluded houses located along this stretch of the coast line. Killiney Station, looking north towards Dublin from the up platform. The station buildings were recently refurbished as part of the DART suburban upgrade. General view of Killiney, looking south towards Rosslare, with the main station station buildings visible. The DWWR signal cabin once stood at the south end of the up platform.
The 1882 brick built single storey station building at Killiney, located on the up platform and constructed by the Dublin Wicklow & Wexford Railway. Killiney Station from the road side. The refurbished 1882 structure accommodates both the booking office and a shop, the nearest entrance being the latter. Note the platform entrance on the right. On the down platform at Killiney Station is this lengthy brick and wooden built waiting shelter, which also dates from 1882. The rather modern 'out of place' metal and glass footbridge at Killiney Station. This structure recently replaced the original 1880s DWWR footbridge.
A distant view of the original Killiney Station, located just north of the present one. The original building of the 1858 station remains as a private residence. The station closed in 1882 with the opening of the present one. View looking south towards Rosslare from the end of the up platform at Killiney Station, a somewhat colourful section of line. The bend in the line marks the approach to the former Ballybrack Station, closed in 1882. The 1983 installed CTC signal at the south end of the down platform at Killiney Station, No.DK33. The horizontal black stripe indicates that this is an automatic signal. The signal will only display danger if a train is occupying the section of line it guards ahead. Although the station's full title is officially 'Killiney & Ballybrack', the nameboards only display the first. The station replaced the two seperate stations provided for these locations in 1882.