Treforest High Level railway station

The location of the former station was 13miles-66chains from Cadoxton South Junction (east of Barry) and just 31 chains (682 yards) further on to the north-west, is the south-east portal of the now bricked up 1323-yard Graig (or Pwllgwaun) tunnel.

Part of the former double line trackbed leading to the tunnel is now a car park associated with the University campus at Treforest.

The up line between here and Tonteg Junction was closed temporarily for the storage of American S-160 steam locomotives between October 1943 and September 1944.

Nothing remains of this station and the site is occupied by a police vehicle maintenance depot.

The main entrance was however situated approximately at the end of Hilda Street, Trefforest - some steps still remain.

A 1912 Railway Clearing House Junction Diagram showing railways in the vicinity of Treforest (upper left). Barry Railway in orange; Taff Vale Railway in green.