Neath Abbey
General information
LocationNeath, Glamorganshire
Wales
Coordinates51°39′40″N 3°49′51″W / 51.6611°N 3.8309°W / 51.6611; -3.8309
Grid referenceSS734973
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyVale of Neath Railway
Pre-groupingGreat Western Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 August 1863 (1863-08-01)Opened
1 March 1873Closed
1 October 1880Reopened
28 September 1936 (1936-09-28)Closed

Neath Abbey railway station served the town of Neath, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1863 to 1936 on the Vale of Neath Railway.

History

The station was opened on 1 August 1863 by the Great Western Railway. It closed on 1 March 1873 but reopened on 1 October 1880, before closing permanently on 28 September 1936.[1][2]

References

  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 309. OCLC 931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 167. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
Preceding station Historical railways Following station
Neath Riverside
Line open, station closed
  Vale of Neath Railway   Cardonnel Halt
Line open, station closed


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