Morriston East railway station explained

Morriston East
Status:Disused
Borough:Morriston, Swansea
Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.6637°N -3.9188°W
Grid Name:Grid reference
Platforms:2
Original:Swansea Vale Railway
Pregroup:Midland Railway
Postgroup:London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Events:Opened
Years1:1 March 1875
Events1:Resited
Years2:January 1950
Events2:Name changed to Morriston East
Events3:Closed

Morriston East railway station served the community of Morriston, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1871 to 1950 on the Swansea Vale Railway.

History

The station was opened on 2 October 1871 by the Swansea Vale Railway. It was originally a terminus but it was resited as a through station on 1 March 1875. Its name was changed to Morriston East in January 1950. It closed on 25 September 1950.[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. 304. 931112387.
  2. Book: Butt, R.V.J.. The Directory of Railway Stations. 1995. Patrick Stephens Ltd. Yeovil. 1-85260-508-1. R508. 163.