It opened its Coatbridge branch in 1871 .
The wealthy industrial district was in the area served by the Caledonian Railway and the North British Railway sought to build a direct line to Coatbridge from Glasgow , to participate in the available business .
Glasgow opened Glasgow Coatbridge Coatbridge branch in 1871 .
The wealthy industrial district was in the area served by the Caledonian Railway and the North British Railway sought to build a direct line to Coatbridge from Glasgow , to participate in the available business .