Newport Dock Street railway station
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Newport Dock Street railway station was one of three stations in central Newport
, Monmouthshire
. It was opened in 4 August 1852 as the terminus of Monmouthshire western valleys
line to Blaina
and Ebbw Vale
. The line itself had opened on 21 December 1850 with a temporary terminus at Courtybella.
By May 1855 the Western Valley line was connected to the Eastern Valley line at Mill Street station
, although Dock Street station continued to act as a terminus.
By 1879 a connection was made from Park Junction to Gaer Junction just west of the Hillfield Tunnels on the Great Western Main line. By 1880 all Western Valley trains were diverted via this new chord to High Street station
.
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
, Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire (historic)
Monmouthshire , also known as the County of Monmouth , is one of thirteen ancient counties of Wales and a former administrative county....
. It was opened in 4 August 1852 as the terminus of Monmouthshire western valleys
Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company
The Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company built and operated the Newport and Pontypool Railway. It was known as "The Rat and Cat's".- Overview :...
line to Blaina
Blaina
Blaina is a small town, situated deep within the South Wales Valleys between Brynmawr and Abertillery in the unitary authority of Blaenau Gwent, ancient parish of Aberystruth, preserved county of Gwent and historic county of Monmouthshire.-Notable people:...
and Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale
Ebbw Vale is a town at the head of the valley formed by the Ebbw Fawr tributary of the Ebbw River, south Wales. It is the largest town and the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent county borough...
. The line itself had opened on 21 December 1850 with a temporary terminus at Courtybella.
By May 1855 the Western Valley line was connected to the Eastern Valley line at Mill Street station
Newport Mill Street railway station
Newport Mill Street railway station was one of three stations in central Newport, Wales. A part of Monmouthshire at the time, it was opened on 9 March 1853 as the terminus of Monmouthshire eastern valleys line to Blaenavon...
, although Dock Street station continued to act as a terminus.
By 1879 a connection was made from Park Junction to Gaer Junction just west of the Hillfield Tunnels on the Great Western Main line. By 1880 all Western Valley trains were diverted via this new chord to High Street station
Newport railway station
Newport railway station is the 3rd busiest railway station in Wales , situated in Newport city centre. It is part of the British railway system owned by Network Rail and is operated by Arriva Trains Wales, although First Great Western and CrossCountry also provide services...
.