Criccieth Station – North Wales, UK
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dtrebilc
N 52° 55.110 W 004° 14.224
30U E 416825 N 5863920
Criccieth is a Welsh railway station on the Cambrian Coast Line.
Waymark Code: WMBKZN
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/31/2011
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The Cambrian main rail line runs from Shrewsbury in England to Pwellhi in Wales. Much of the route is single track. This station used to have two platforms but only one is now in use.
The trains are operated by Arriva Trains Wales and in 2009 they introduced a service that connected to the large city of Birmigham in England.
The line was originally opened in 1864 as the Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway.
Criccieth is a small town which is mainly a tourist seaside resort.
The old disused station buildings have been decorated with a number of murals, most with a seaside theme. The station is unstaffed and it is necessary to purchase tickets on the train.
The station has a small free car park.
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?: Originally Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway. Now the Cambrian Coast 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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