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- ↑ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 111. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 209. OCLC 931112387.
- ↑ Hutton, J. The Newport Docks & Railway Company. Silver Link. 1996. p.100
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly Line closed, station open | Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway Up services only  | Fountain Bridge Halt Line and station closed | ||
| Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway  Down services only | Waterloo Halt Line and station closed |