Penhelig railway station

Penhelig

Welsh: Penhelyg
National Rail
General information
LocationAberdyfi, Gwynedd
Wales
Coordinates52°32′46″N 4°02′06″W / 52.546°N 4.035°W / 52.546; -4.035
Grid referenceSN620961
Managed byTransport for Wales
Platforms1
Other information
Station codePHG
ClassificationDfT category F2
Key dates
8 May 1933opened
Passengers
2019/20Increase 9,100
2020/21Decrease 686
2021/22Increase 3,510
2022/23Increase 6,050
2023/24Increase 6,584
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Penhelig railway station (Welsh: Penhelyg) 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]

  • The station in 2009 facing west prior to the 2018 reconstruction of the platform
    The station in 2009 facing west prior to the 2018 reconstruction of the platform
  • The station in 2019 from the east end of the platform
    The station in 2019 from the east end of the platform
  • The station in 2016 facing east prior to the 2018 reconstruction
    The station in 2016 facing east prior to the 2018 reconstruction
  • Transport for Wales Class 158 calling at the station in 2019
    Transport for Wales Class 158 calling at the station in 2019

References

  1. ^ Johnson, Peter (6 June 2013). The Cambrian Railways : a new history. Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 9780860936442.
  2. ^ "Residents urged to 'drop-in' to find out more about upgrade of Penhelig Station". Network Rail. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Station Facilities". National Rail Enquiries. National Rail. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.

Media related to Penhelig railway station at Wikimedia Commons

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Aberdovey   Transport for Wales
Cambrian Coast Line 		  Dovey Junction
  Historical railways  
Aberdovey
Line and station open 		  Great Western Railway
Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway 		  Dovey Junction
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