| Matthewstown Halt | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Ynysboeth, Glamorgan Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°39′44″N 3°20′53″W / 51.6621°N 3.348°W / 51.6621; -3.348 |
| Grid reference | ST068967 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Taff Vale Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Taff Vale Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 October 1914 (1914-10-01) | Opened as Matthewstown Platform |
| 2 October 1922 | Name changed to Matthewstown Halt |
| 16 March 1964 (1964-03-16) | Closed |
Matthewstown Halt railway station served the community of Ynysboeth, in the historical county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1914 to 1964 on the Aberdare line.
History
The station was opened as Matthewstown Platform on 1 October 1914 by the Taff Vale Railway. Its name was changed to Matthewstown Halt on 2 October 1922. It closed on 16 March 1964.
References
- Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 290. OCLC 931112387.
- Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 20. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhiwceiber Line and station closed |
Taff Vale Railway Aberdare line |
Pontycynon Halt Line and station closed | ||
 | This Wales railway station-related article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |