Matthewstown Halt railway station served the community of Ynysboeth, in the historical county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1914 to 1964 on the Aberdare line.
Matthewstown Halt | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Ynysboeth, Glamorgan Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°39′44″N 3°20′53″W / 51.6621°N 3.348°W |
| Grid reference | ST068967 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Taff Vale Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Taff Vale Railway |
| Post-grouping | Great Western Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 October 1914 | Opened as Matthewstown Platform |
| 2 October 1922 | Name changed to Matthewstown Halt |
| 16 March 1964 | Closed |
History edit
The station was opened as Matthewstown Platform on 1 October 1914 by the Taff Vale Railway. Its name was changed to Matthewstown Halt on 2 October 1922. It closed on 16 March 1964.[1][2]
References edit
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhiwceiber Line and station closed |
Taff Vale Railway Aberdare line |
Pontycynon Bridge Line and station closed | ||
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