Penhelig railway station
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Penhelig railway station (Template:Langx) serves the eastern outskirts of the seaside resort of Aberdyfi in Gwynedd, Wales. It was opened by the Great Western Railway in 1933.[1]
Its situation is unusual, being located on a short length of sharply curved single track between two tunnels. The station is an unstaffed halt on the Cambrian Coast Railway with passenger services to Tywyn, Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. Trains stop on request.
2018 reconstruction
Between 1 January and 30 March 2018, the station was closed as Network Rail replaced the previous timber platform with an improved structure coated with glass reinforced plastic. This is intended to reduce the need for maintenance work. The station lighting was also improved with the addition of a dot matrix display for train departures, as well as improvements on the tunnels either side of the station. During the closure, Arriva Trains Wales provided a taxi service to those wishing to use the station.[2]
Facilities
There are no ticketing facilities at the station, and it is unstaffed. The station features a traditional GWR pagoda shelter, which includes original wooden seating, and provides good shelter from the weather. The shelter was restored to its former glory during the station's reconstruction in 2018 featuring a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, windows and roof. There is no help point or toilets. There is also no car park, but a bus shelter is located outside the station, on the opposite side of the road.[3]
Gallery
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The station in 2009 facing west prior to the 2018 reconstruction of the platform
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The wooden platform in 2012
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The station in 2019 from the east end of the platform
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The station in 2016 facing east prior to the 2018 reconstruction
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Transport for Wales Class 158 calling at the station in 2019
References
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External links
- Train times and station information for Penhelig railway station from National Rail
| Preceding station | National Rail National Rail | Following station | ||
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| Aberdovey | style="background:#Template:KAW colour; color:inherit; border-left: 0px none; border-right: 0px none; border-top:1px #aaa solid; border-bottom:0px none;" | | Transport for Wales Cambrian Coast Line |
style="background:#Template:KAW colour; color:inherit; border-left: 0px none; border-right: 0px none; border-top:1px #aaa solid; border-bottom:0px none;" | | Dovey Junction |
| Aberdovey Line and station open |
Great Western Railway Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway |
Dovey Junction Line and station open |
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- Railway stations in Gwynedd
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- Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1933
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