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Upper Boat railway station

Upper Boat
Location
Place Upper Boat
Area Rhondda Cynon Taf
Coordinates 51°34′37″N 3°17′36″W / 51.5769°N 3.2934°W / 51.5769; -3.2934Coordinates: 51°34′37″N 3°17′36″W / 51.5769°N 3.2934°W / 51.5769; -3.2934
Grid reference ST104873
Operations
Original company Cardiff Railway
Platforms 2 (later 1)
History
1 March 1911 station opened
20 June 1931 station closed
Disused railway stations in the United Kingdom
Closed railway stations in Britain
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Upper Boat railway station was a former station which served Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taf, between 1911 and 1931.

The station was opened by the Cardiff Railway. It was the second station to serve Upper Boat after Upper Boat Halt which had been opened by the Pontypridd, Newport and Caerphilly Railway in 1904. It had two platforms and a substantial station building. The footbridge at the station, which linked the platforms with the top of the nearby embankment was the longest on the line.

The 'down' platform at Upper Boat was taken out of use in 1928. The station closed completely in 1931.

The station building, complete with its canopy, was still largely intact in 1956, but no longer exists. The site is now occupied by the premises of a building merchant for DIY enthusiasts.


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