Merthyr Road railway station
Merthyr Road | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Hirwaun, Glamorganshire Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°44′20″N 3°29′23″W / 51.739°N 3.4898°W / 51.739; -3.4898 |
| Grid reference | SN972055 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Vale of Neath Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Vale of Neath Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 24 September 1851 | Opened |
| 2 November 1853 | Closed |
Merthyr Road railway station served the village of Hirwaun, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1851 to 1853 on the Vale of Neath Railway.
History
The station was opened on 24 September 1851 by the Vale of Neath Railway. It was a temporary station, being replaced by Merthyr Tydfil on 2 November 1853.[1][2]
References
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 293. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 158. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trecynon Halt Line open, station closed |
Vale of Neath Railway | Hirwaun Line open, station closed |
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