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Merthyr Road railway station

Coordinates: 51°44′20″N 3°29′23″W / 51.739°N 3.4898°W / 51.739; -3.4898
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Merthyr Road
General information
LocationHirwaun, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates51°44′20″N 3°29′23″W / 51.739°N 3.4898°W / 51.739; -3.4898
Grid referenceSN972055
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyVale of Neath Railway
Pre-groupingVale of Neath Railway
Key dates
24 September 1851 (1851-09-24)Opened
2 November 1853 (1853-11-02)Closed

Merthyr Road railway station served the village of Hirwaun, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1851 to 1853 on the Vale of Neath Railway.

History

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The station was opened on 24 September 1851 by the Vale of Neath Railway. It was a temporary station, being replaced by Merthyr Tydfil on 2 November 1853.[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. 293. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 158. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Trecynon Halt
Line open, station closed
  Vale of Neath Railway   Hirwaun
Line open, station closed