Souto da Velha halt

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.

Souto da Velha halt Apeadeiro de Souto da Velha
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)
Connections	Mós halt Felgar halt
Other information
Website	https://www.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt/negocios-e-servicos/horarios
History
Opened	17 September 1911 (1911-09-17)
Closed	1 August 1988
Location 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

See also

• Rail transport in Portugal
• History of rail transport in Portugal

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

Bibliography

• REIS, Francisco; GOMES, Rosa; GOMES, Gilberto; et al. (2006). Os Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses 1856-2006. Lisboa: CP-Comboios de Portugal e Público-Comunicação Social S. A. p. 238. ISBN   989-619-078-X.