Treforest Halt railway station
Appearance
Treforest Halt | |
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General information | |
Location | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
Platforms | 2 |
History | |
Original company | Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway |
Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
Key dates | |
1 September 1904 | opens as Treforest |
1 July 1924 | renamed Treforest Halt |
17 September 1956 | closes |
Treforest Halt railway station was a small halt which served the village of Treforest between 1904 and 1956.
The halt had ground level platforms, with small corrugated waiting-sheds within fenced enclosures which were unlocked by conductors when a train arrived.
The station was renamed Treforest Halt in 1924. It closed in 1956. The site is now covered by the playing field of a comprehensive school.[1]
Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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Glyntaff Halt Line and station closed |
Great Western Railway Pontyprid, Caerphilly & Newport Railway |
Rhydyfelin (High Level) Halt Line and station closed |
References
- ^ Hutton, J. The Newport Docks & Railway Company. Silver Link. 1996. p. 88