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Talerddig railway station

Coordinates: 52°34′53″N 3°34′44″W / 52.5815°N 3.5789°W / 52.5815; -3.5789
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Talerddig
The site of the station in 2017
General information
LocationTalerddig, Powys
Wales
Coordinates52°34′53″N 3°34′44″W / 52.5815°N 3.5789°W / 52.5815; -3.5789
Grid referenceSN930993
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyCambrian Railways
Pre-groupingCambrian Railways
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1900Opened[1][page needed]
14 June 1965Closed[1]

Talerddig railway station was a station in Talerddig, Powys, Wales which was open from 1900 to 1965.

History

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The station opened in 1900 and closed on 14 June 1965, one of many on the line abandoned as a result of the Beeching Axe.[1] The signal box predated the station, being built by McKenzie and Holland in 1874.[1] The old Station Master's house now forms part of a private residence.[2] The station was demolished shortly after closure. There is still a much-used passing loop on the Cambrian Line here, though this is now supervised from the signalling centre at Machynlleth and the points work automatically.

Accidents and incidents

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On 13 March 1894, a passenger train became divided near Talerddig Summit due to the failure of a drawbar on one of the carriages. Both parts came to a halt, but the rear section was run into by a locomotive which had been banking the train. No injuries were reported.[3]

On 21 October 2024, two passenger trains were involved in a head-on collision at Talerddig. One person was killed and fifteen were injured.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jenkins & Loader 2015
  2. ^ "Talerddig railway station (site), Powys (2017) Thompson, Nigel Geograph.org.uk
  3. ^ Yorke, H. A. (2 April 1894). "Cambrian Railways" (PDF). London: Board of Trade (Railway Department). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  4. ^ McCarthy, James (21 October 2024). "Man dies after collision of two trains". BBC News Online. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

Sources

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  • Jenkins, Stanley C.; Loader, Martin (2015). The Great Western Railway: Shrewsbury to Pwllheli. Vol. 5. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445642864. OCLC 898088602.
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Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Llanbrynmair
Line open, station closed
  Cambrian Railways
Newtown and Machynlleth Railway
  Carno
Line open, station closed