Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2SE

Cefn Coed railway station served the suburb of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Glamorgan, Wales, from 1867 to 1964 on the Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway. The station was part of the Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway, providing a link between the local community and larger towns in the region. Its operation spanned nearly a century, reflecting the importance of rail transport to the area during that period. The station’s closure in 1964 marked the end of an era for local commuters and freight services. While the station no longer operates, its historical presence remains a point of local heritage, indicating that the suburb once benefited from regular rail connections to surrounding districts. Residents today can reflect on this legacy as part of Cefn Coed’s identity within Merthyr Tydfil.