Talgarth | |
|---|---|
 Talgarth station in 2010 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Talgarth, Powys Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°59′45″N3°14′07″W / 51.9958°N 3.2353°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Mid-Wales Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Cambrian Railways |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 21 September 1864 | Opened [1] |
| 31 December 1962 | Closed [1] |
Talgarth railway station is a former railway station on the Mid-Wales Railway. It opened in 1864 and closed in 1962, serving the town of Talgarth in Powys, Wales.
The station was opened in 1864 concurrent with the opening of the Mid-Wales company line between Llanidloes and Talyllyn Junction; regular services commenced in September 1864 but special trains had run at the end of August. [2] [3]
Closure came on 31 December 1962 when all lines to Brecon including the Mid-Wales line were closed. [4]
The original station buildings survive as private residence and the trackbed is now in use as part of the A479 road.
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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Cocks Junction Line and station closed | Cambrian Railways Mid-Wales Railway | Trefeinon Line and station closed |
