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Senghenydd railway station

Coordinates: 51°36′34″N 3°16′51″W / 51.6094°N 3.2808°W / 51.6094; -3.2808
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Senghenydd
General information
LocationSenghenydd, Glamorgan
Wales
Coordinates51°36′34″N 3°16′51″W / 51.6094°N 3.2808°W / 51.6094; -3.2808
Grid referenceST114908
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyRhymney Railway
Pre-groupingRhymney Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 February 1894 (1894-02-01)Opened as Senghenith
1 July 1904Name changed to Senghenydd
15 June 1964 (1964-06-15)Closed

Senghenydd railway station served the town of Senghenydd, in the historic county of Glamorgan, Wales, from 1894 to 1964 on the Senghenydd branch of the Rhymney Railway.

History

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The station was opened as Senghenith on 1 February 1894 by the Rhymney Railway, although it was shown as Senghenydd on the opening paper. Its name was changed to Senghenydd on 1 July 1904. It closed on 15 June 1964.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 383. OCLC 931112387.
  2. ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 208. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.


Preceding station   Disused railways   Following station
Terminus   Rhymney Railway   Windsor Colliery Halt
Line and station closed