Beauly station in the Scottish Highlands is the smallest train in the UK. Its platform is only 15m long, which is even than a single train carriage. According to Cross Country, only one train door opens on arrival due to the small size of the platform, and passengers are told via announcement to position themselves correctly if they plan to get off at Beauly.
Originally opened in 1862, it was closed in 1960 due to competition from bus services and reopened in 2002 following a local campaign. The station has a small 10-bay car park, bike storage, and shelter, though there is no ticket office, so passengers must purchase tickets in advance before boarding the train.
Despite its size, it still welcomes around 35,000 passenger journeys, according to the Carno Station Action Group.
About 10 miles west of Inverness, Beauly is a stunning village with the incredible ruins of the 13th-century Beauly Priory, which was even featured in the Outlander novels by Diana Gabaldon.
In 1564, Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have visited Beauly Priory during her travels through the Highlands and was impressed by its beauty and orchard, exclaiming "Oui, c'est un beau lieu" ("Yes, it is a beautiful place"), a phrase that apparently contributed to the name of the village.
The River Beauly passes through the village and is known for its salmon fishing while the Reelig Glen is home to some of the UK's oldest trees dating back to over 100 years ago.
With delights ranging from artisanal treats at the award-winning deli Corner on the Square to fresh focaccia and coffee at Café Biagotti, the village has plenty of places to eat and stop for a sweet treat or a coffee.
During the summer, the village has traditional pipe band performances in the square every Thursday evening.
According to Cross Country, the biggest train station in the UK is London Waterloo, which has previously also been named the busiest station.
London Waterloo has a massive 24 platforms, handling hundreds of trains daily.
The station underwent extensive reconstruction between 1900 and 1922, which it into the vast hub we know today adding more platforms and building a huge concourse stretching nearly 800 feet.