Is Abercynon in the Rhondda Valley?
Abercynon (Welsh pronunciation: [abɛrˈkənɔn]), is both a village and a community (and electoral ward) in the Cynon Valley within the unitary authority of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Abercynon is approximately 16 miles (26 km) north of Cardiff and approximately 40 miles (64 km) from Swansea.
Where is Cynon Valley?
Cynon Valley (Welsh: Cwm Cynon) is a former coal mining valley in Wales. Cynon Valley lies between Rhondda and the Merthyr Valley and takes its name from the River Cynon. Aberdare is located in the north of the valley and Mountain Ash is in the south of the valley.
Where is the train station in Abercynon Wales?
Abercynon railway station is the railway station serving the village of Abercynon in the Cynon Valley, Wales. It is located on the Merthyr Line, 15.5 miles (25 km) north of Cardiff Central. Passenger services are provided by Transport for Wales.
When was the first steam powered train to Abercynon?
The village of Abercynon was the destination for Richard Trevithick on the world’s first steam-powered railway journey on 21 February 1804. The town later became the connecting point between the Merthyr and Aberdare branches of the railway and the Glamorganshire Canal.
Where is Abercynon on the Merthyr Line?
It is located on the Merthyr Line, 15.5 miles (25 km) north of Cardiff Central. Passenger services are provided by Transport for Wales . It was first opened on this site as “Navigation Road” in 1840 and was then renamed “Aberdare Junction” by the Taff Vale Railway in 1846 then further renamed “Abercynon” in 1896 and to “Abercynon South” in 1988.
How often do trains stop at Abercynon on Sundays?
Northbound trains stop twice an hour for Merthyr and twice an hour for Aberdare. Sunday services depart every two hours. The north and southbound trains stop on both sides of an island platform, accessed from the village by a subway and a ramp. Both platforms accessed by short section of ramp steeper than 1:12, but suitable for use with caution.