Cwmffrwdoer Halt railway station explained

Cwmffrwdoer Halt
Status:Disused
Borough:Pontnewynydd, Monmouthshire
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.7069°N -3.0706°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:London and North Western Railway and Great Western Railway
Pregroup:London and North Western Railway and Great Western Railway
Postgroup:Great Western Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Cwmffrwdoer Halt railway station served the suburb of Pontnewynydd, in the historical county of Monmouthshire, Wales, from 1912 to 1941 on the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway.

History

The station was opened on 13 July 1912 by the London and North Western Railway and the Great Western Railway. It closed on 5 May 1941.[1] [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. 146. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 75.