Tag Archives: Rhondda and Swansea Railway

June, 1890

• 20 June

  The Blaencwm Tunnel

  

  THE BLAENCWM TUNNEL. RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. It is stated that the work of arching the unlined portions, about 700 yards in length, is being carried on most expeditiously, and will be completed about the beginning of next month. It is, therefore, probable that the formal opening will take …

March, 1881

• 11 March

  Rhondda and Swansea Railway Bill

  

  THE RHONDDA AND SWANSEA RAILWAY BILL Keen disappointment has been felt in the neighbourhood owing to the failure of the above. Workmen as well as tradesmen’s hopes are blighted by it, but it is stated on good authority that the scheme will be taken up next year with greater energy …