Jump to content

Neath Abbey railway station

Coordinates: 51°39′40″N 3°49′51″W / 51.6611°N 3.8309°W / 51.6611; -3.8309
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Neath Abbey
General information
LocationNeath, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates51°39′40″N 3°49′51″W / 51.6611°N 3.8309°W / 51.6611; -3.8309
Grid referenceSS734973
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyVale of Neath Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 August 1863 (1863-08-01)Opened
1 March 1873Closed
1 October 1880Reopened
28 September 1936 (1936-09-28)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

[edit]

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

[edit]
  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 309. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ 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