Neath Abbey railway station
Neath Abbey | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Neath, Glamorganshire Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°39′40″N 3°49′51″W / 51.6611°N 3.8309°W / 51.6611; -3.8309 |
| Grid reference | SS734973 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Vale of Neath Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 August 1863 | Opened |
| 1 March 1873 | Closed |
| 1 October 1880 | Reopened |
| 28 September 1936 | Closed |
Neath Abbey railway station served the town of Neath, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1863 to 1936 on the Vale of Neath Railway.
History
The station was opened on 1 August 1863 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 1 March 1873 but reopened on 1 October 1880, before closing permanently on 28 September 1936.[1][2]
References
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 309. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 167. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Riverside Line open, station closed |
Vale of Neath Railway | Cardonnel Halt Line open, station closed | ||
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