Coedpenmaen railway station explained

Coedpenmaen
Status:Disused
Borough:Coedpenmaen, Glamorganshire
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.6106°N -3.3303°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Original:Taff Vale Railway
Pregroup:Taff Vale Railway
Postgroup:Great Western Railway
Events:Opened
Years1:1 June 1915
Events1:Closed to passengers
Events2:Official closure date

Coedpenmaen railway station served the Coedpenmaen district of Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1900 to 1932 on the Pont Shon Norton Branch.

History

The station was opened on 1 June 1900 by the Taff Vale Railway. The last train was on 1 June 1915[1] but the station officially closed on 12 September 1932.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Quick, M E. Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. 2002. Railway and Canal Historical Society. Richmond. 132. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 65.