Senghenydd railway station

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Senghenydd
General information
Location Senghenydd, Glamorgan
Wales
Coordinates 51°36′34″N3°16′51″W / 51.6094°N 3.2808°W / 51.6094; -3.2808 Coordinates: 51°36′34″N3°16′51″W / 51.6094°N 3.2808°W / 51.6094; -3.2808
Grid reference ST114908
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Rhymney Railway
Pre-groupingRhymney Railway
Post-grouping Great Western Railway
Key dates
1 February 1894 (1894-02-01)Opened as Senghenith
1 July 1904Name changed to Senghenydd
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

Senghenydd railway station served the town of Senghenydd, in the historic county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1894 to 1964 on the Senghenydd branch of the Rhymney Railway.

History

The station was opened as Senghenith on 1 February 1894 by the Rhymney Railway, although it was shown as Senghenydd on the opening paper. Its name was changed to Senghenydd on 1 July 1904. It closed on 15 June 1964. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 383. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 208. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Terminus  Rhymney Railway   Windsor Colliery Halt
Line and station closed