Llanbedr railway station

Llanbedr railway station serves the village of Llanbedr in Gwynedd, Wales. Until 8 May 1978, it was known as Talwrn Bach. The station is an unstaffed halt on the Cambrian Coast Railway with passenger services to Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Barmouth, Machynlleth and Shrewsbury. This station is close to the popular camping resort of Shell Island. Most trains call only on request.

Llanbedr
LocationLlanbedr, Gwynedd
Wales
Coordinates52.821°N 4.110°W / 52.821; -4.110
Grid referenceSH579268
Managed byTransport for Wales
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeLBR
ClassificationDfT category F2
History
Opened9 July 1923
Passengers
2015/16 13,482
2016/17 11,566
2017/18 11,340
2018/19 12,398
2019/20 11,716
Notes
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road

Since 22nd June 2020, trains have not called at the station due to the short platform and the inability to maintain social distancing between passengers and the guard when opening the train door.[1]

References

Media related to Llanbedr railway station at Wikimedia Commons

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Transport for Wales
Cambrian Coast Line


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