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Llangyfelach railway station

Coordinates: 51°40′39″N 3°58′26″W / 51.6775°N 3.9739°W / 51.6775; -3.9739
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Llangyfelach
General information
LocationLlangyfelach, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates51°40′39″N 3°58′26″W / 51.6775°N 3.9739°W / 51.6775; -3.9739
Grid referenceSS640992
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyGreat Western Railway
Key dates
9 July 1923 (1923-07-09)Opened
22 September 1924 (1924-09-22)Closed

Llangyfelach railway station served the village of Llangyfelach, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1923 to 1924 on the Swansea District line.

History

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The station was opened on 9 July 1923 by the Great Western Railway. It was a very short-lived station, only being open for 1 year before closing on 22 September 1924.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 146. 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. 270. OCLC 931112387.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Felin Fran Halt
Line open, station closed
  Great Western Railway
Swansea District line
  Pont Lliw
Line open, station closed