Garn-yr-Erw railway station explained

Garn-yr-Erw
Status:Disused
Borough:Garn-yr-erw, Torfaen
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.7839°N -3.1197°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Original:London and North Western Railway
Pregroup:London and North Western Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Events1:Closed

Garn-yr-Erw railway station served the village of Garn-yr-erw, in the historical county of Monmouthshire, Wales, from 1913 to 1941 on the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 February 1913 by the London and North Western Railway. It was known as Garn-yr-Erw Halt in the handbook of stations. It closed on 5 May 1941, when passenger services on the line were withdrawn.[1] [2]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. 191. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 101.