| Killay | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Killay, Glamorganshire Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°36′46″N 4°01′39″W / 51.612798°N 4.0276°W / 51.612798; -4.0276 |
| Grid reference | SS597923 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Llanelly Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 14 December 1867 (1867-12-14) | Opened |
| 15 June 1964 (1964-06-15) | Closed |
Killay railway station served the suburb of Killay, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1867 to 1964 on the Llanelly Railway.
History
The station was opened on 14 December 1867 by the Llanelly Railway. It closed on 15 June 1964. The line it served has since been converted to a cycling and pedestrian trail.
A public house called The Railway Inn served passengers and locals, and has continued operation despite the closure of the line.
References
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 132. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 248. OCLC 931112387.
- "Clyne Valley Country Park". Swansea. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- "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 |
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