Killay railway station
Killay | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Killay, Glamorganshire Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°36′46″N 4°01′39″W / 51.612798°N 4.0276°W |
| Grid reference | SS597923 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Llanelly Railway |
| Pre-grouping | London and North Western Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 14 December 1867 | Opened |
| 15 June 1964 | Closed |
Killay railway station served the suburb of Killay, in the historical county of Glamorganshire, Wales, from 1867 to 1964 on the Llanelly Railway.
History
[edit]The station was opened on 14 December 1867 by the Llanelly Railway. It closed on 15 June 1964.[1][2] The line it served has since been converted to a cycling and pedestrian trail.[3]
A public house called The Railway Inn served passengers and locals, and has continued operation despite the closure of the line.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 132. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ^ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 248. OCLC 931112387.
- ^ "Clyne Valley Country Park". Swansea. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Railway Inn - Pub Heritage". pubheritage.camra.org.uk. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Line and station closed |
Llanelly Railway | Mumbles Road Line and station closed |
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