Ponthir railway station was a railway station in the village of Ponthir in Torfaen, South Wales, UK.

History

The station was opened by the Pontypool, Caerleon and Newport Railway on 21 December 1874 or 1 June 1878. The Great Western Railway advertised in The Cambrian on 12 January 1877 for Tenders for the construction of a station and station yard at Ponthir. Goods facilities were withdrawn on 9 June 1958 and the station was closed to passengers on 30 September 1962.

Ponthir railway station

The original station buildings were demolished but the stationmaster's house is now a private dwelling and a level crossing on the site is still in use. The former station site is located on the Welsh Marches Line.

Ponthir railway station

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Station on a navigable 1947 O.S. map

Disused railway stations in Torfaen

Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1874

Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1962

Former Great Western Railway stations

Ponthir railway station