Matthewstown Halt railway station

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
LocationYnysboeth, Glamorgan
Wales
Coordinates51.6621°N 3.348°W / 51.6621; -3.348
Grid referenceST068967
Platforms2
Other information
StatusDisused
History
Original companyTaff Vale Railway
Pre-groupingTaff Vale Railway
Post-groupingGreat Western Railway
Key dates
1 October 1914 (1914-10-01)Opened as Matthewstown Platform
2 October 1922Name changed to Matthewstown Halt
16 March 1964 (1964-03-16)Closed

History

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
  1. Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 290. OCLC 931112387.
  2. Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 20. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
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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