Killay railway station

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Killay
General information
Location Killay, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates 51°36′46″N4°01′39″W / 51.612798°N 4.0276°W / 51.612798; -4.0276 Coordinates: 51°36′46″N4°01′39″W / 51.612798°N 4.0276°W / 51.612798; -4.0276
Grid reference SS597923
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Llanelly Railway
Pre-grouping London and North Western Railway
Post-grouping London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
14 December 1867 (1867-12-14)Opened
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

Killay railway station served the suburb of Killay, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1867 to 1964 on the Llanelly Railway.

History

The station was opened on 14 December 1867 by the Llanelly Railway. It closed on 15 June 1964. [1] [2] The line it served has since been converted to a cycling and pedestrian trail. [3]

A public house called The Railway Inn served passengers and locals, and has continued operation despite the closure of the line. [4]

The Railway Inn, adjacent to the now closed station. - geograph.org.uk - 3074740 The Railway Inn - geograph.org.uk - 3074740.jpg
The Railway Inn, adjacent to the now closed station. - geograph.org.uk - 3074740

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References

  1. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 132. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 248. OCLC   931112387.
  3. "Clyne Valley Country Park". Swansea. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  4. "Railway Inn - Pub Heritage". pubheritage.camra.org.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Dunvant
Line and station closed
  Llanelly Railway   Mumbles Road
Line and station closed