Killay railway station

Killay railway station served the suburb of Killay, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1867 to 1964 on the Llanelly Railway.

Killay
General information
LocationKillay, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates51°36′46″N 4°01′39″W / 51.612798°N 4.0276°W / 51.612798; -4.0276
Grid referenceSS597923
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyLlanelly Railway
Pre-groupingLondon and North Western Railway
Post-groupingLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
Key dates
14 December 1867 (1867-12-14)Opened
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

History

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The station was opened on 14 December 1867 by the Llanelly Railway. It closed on 15 June 1964.[1][2] The line it served has since been converted to a cycling and pedestrian trail.[3]

A public house called The Railway Inn served passengers and locals, and has continued operation despite the closure of the line.[4]

 
The Railway Inn, adjacent to the now closed station. - geograph.org.uk - 3074740

References

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  1. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 132. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
  2. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 248. OCLC 931112387.
  3. ^ "Clyne Valley Country Park". Swansea. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Railway Inn - Pub Heritage". pubheritage.camra.org.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2022.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Dunvant
Line and station closed
  Llanelly Railway   Mumbles Road
Line and station closed