Bargoed Train Station, Wales. - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

Bargoed Railway Station is a small Welsh town Train Station, just down the track, around the bend from, Bargoed Viaduct Bridge that crosses the Rhymney Valley.

"The station was opened on 31 March 1858 by the Rhymney Railway and was once a busy junction, serving lines to Newport (via Bedwas) and Brecon as well as the current route, but the latter pair of lines were both closed to passengers in December 1962. In 1905 it was renamed Bargoed and Aber Bargoed reverting to its original name in 1924 (Bargoed) There was another station, Aber Bargoed, opened by the Brecon & Merthyr Junction Railway."

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The Southbound train from Rhymney crosses the Viaduct just before it arrives at Bargoed Station, and then departs the Station towards Cardiff through the tunnel under the new Road bridges, that can be seen in the station photos.

There are approx 20-30 trains daily using the Rhymney to Cardiff local line, and stoping at Bargoed railway station.

Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Rhymney to Cardiff Line. Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link] If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed

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