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Matthewstown Halt railway station

Coordinates: 51°39′44″N 3°20′53″W / 51.6621°N 3.348°W / 51.6621; -3.348
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Matthewstown Halt
General information
LocationYnysboeth, Glamorgan
Wales
Coordinates51°39′44″N 3°20′53″W / 51.6621°N 3.348°W / 51.6621; -3.348
Grid referenceST068967
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyTaff Vale Railway
Pre-groupingTaff Vale Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 October 1914 (1914-10-01)Opened as Matthewstown Platform
2 October 1922Name changed to Matthewstown Halt
16 March 1964 (1964-03-16)Closed

Matthewstown Halt railway station served the community of Ynysboeth, in the historical county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1914 to 1964 on the Aberdare line.

History

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The station was opened as Matthewstown Platform on 1 October 1914 by the Taff Vale Railway. Its name was changed to Matthewstown Halt on 2 October 1922. It closed on 16 March 1964.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 290. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 20. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Penrhiwceiber
Line and station closed
  Taff Vale Railway
Aberdare line
  Pontycynon Halt
Line and station closed