The Ferrão halt is a halt on the Douro line that serves the town of Ferrão, in the municipality of Sabrosa, Portugal.

History

This halt was inaugurated on 4 April 1880 as the provisional terminus of the Douro line, with the next section, to Pinhão, entering service on 1 June of the same year.

Ferrão halt

On 1 May 1903, the project for the extension of the passenger building at Ferrão station was completed, budgeted at 1:400$000 Réis, approved by an opinion of the Superior Council of Public Works of 14 May, and by a decree of the Ministry of Public Works, Commerce and Industry of 16 May.

Ferrão halt

In 1913, there was a stagecoach service from the Ferrão station to the town of Tabuaço.

Ferrão halt

References

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Railway stations in Portugal opened in 1880

Railway stations in Portugal

Railway stations in Portugal opened in the 19th century