Souto da Velha halt

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The Souto da Velha halt was an interface of the Sabor line, which served the town of Souto da Velha, in the municipality of Torre de Moncorvo, in Portugal.

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Souto da Velha halt

Apeadeiro de Souto da Velha
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Souto da Velha halt in 2023
General information
Location Souto da Velha, Torre de Moncorvo
Portugal
Coordinates 41°11′55.55″N6°56′30.17″W / 41.1987639°N 6.9417139°W / 41.1987639; -6.9417139
Line(s) Sabor line (1911-1988)
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History
Opened17 September 1911 (1911-09-17)
Closed1 August 1988
Location
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Souto da Velha halt
Location within Portugal

History

This interface was located on the section of the Sabor line between the stations of Pocinho and Carviçais, which entered service on 17 September 1911. [1]

The Souto da Velha halt was closed following the closure of the Sabor line on 1 August 1988. [2]

Facade of the Souto da Velha halt, 2023 Linha do Sabor - Portugal 32.jpg
Facade of the Souto da Velha halt, 2023

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References

  1. "Troços de linhas férreas portuguesas abertas à exploração desde 1856, e a sua extensão" (PDF). Gazeta dos Caminhos de Ferro. Vol. Ano 69, no. 1652. Lisboa. 16 October 1956. p. 528-530. Retrieved 5 August 2014 via Hemeroteca Digital de Lisboa.
  2. REIS et al, 2006:150

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