Tynycwm Halt railway station

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Tynycwm Halt
Location Risca, Monmouthshire
Wales
Coordinates 51°36′10″N3°04′59″W / 51.6029°N 3.0831°W / 51.6029; -3.0831 Coordinates: 51°36′10″N3°04′59″W / 51.6029°N 3.0831°W / 51.6029; -3.0831
Grid reference ST250898
Platforms1
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Great Western Railway
Key dates
17 April 1935 (1935-04-17)Opened
30 April 1962 (1962-04-30)Closed

Tynycwm Halt railway station served the town of Risca, Monmouthshire, Wales, from 1935 to 1962 on the Monmouthshire Railway.

History

The station was opened on 17 April 1935 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 30 April 1962. [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. 431. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 236. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Risca
Line and station open
  Great Western Railway
Monmouthshire Railway
  Rogerstone
Line and station open