Senghenydd railway station

Senghenydd railway station served the town of Senghenydd, in the historic county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1894 to 1964 on the Senghenydd branch of the Rhymney Railway.

Senghenydd
General information
LocationSenghenydd, Glamorgan
Wales
Coordinates51°36′34″N 3°16′51″W / 51.6094°N 3.2808°W / 51.6094; -3.2808
Grid referenceST114908
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyRhymney Railway
Pre-groupingRhymney Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 February 1894 (1894-02-01)Opened as Senghenith
1 July 1904Name changed to Senghenydd
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

History

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The station was opened as Senghenith on 1 February 1894 by the Rhymney Railway, although it was shown as Senghenydd on the opening paper. Its name was changed to Senghenydd on 1 July 1904. It closed on 15 June 1964.[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. 383. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 208. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Rhymney Railway   Windsor Colliery Halt
Line and station closed