Pontwalby Halt railway station

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Pontwalby Halt
General information
LocationPont Walby, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates 51°44′45″N3°36′13″W / 51.7459°N 3.6035°W / 51.7459; -3.6035
Grid reference SN893064
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original company Great Western Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 May 1911 (1911-05-01)Opened
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

Pontwalby Halt railway station served the area of Pont Walby, in the historical area of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1911 to 1964 on the Vale of Neath Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 May 1911 by the Great Western Railway. It replaced British Rhondda Halt. 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. 346. OCLC   931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 188. ISBN   1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Disused railways Following station
Rhigos Halt
Line and station closed
  Great Western Railway
Vale of Neath Railway
  Glyn Neath
Line and station closed