the railway - end of the line
The Porthcawl Branch Line was a victim of the Beeching cuts and closed to all
traffic on the 1st February 1965. On September 9th 1963 the line was closed to
passenger traffic.On 1st February 1965 it was further closed to freight. The
Porthcawl Branch Line ceased to operate and was removed within the following three
years.
traffic on the 1st February 1965. On September 9th 1963 the line was closed to
passenger traffic.On 1st February 1965 it was further closed to freight. The
Porthcawl Branch Line ceased to operate and was removed within the following three
years.