Bodorgan railway station

Bodorgan railway station stands on the Isle of Anglesey off the north-west coast of Wales. It serves the small hamlet of Bodorgan and the nearby village of Bethel. The halt lies on the North Wales coast line where local trains run between Chester and Holyhead. The station opened in 1849 under the name Trefdraeth and once had a signal box, a goods yard and a water tower. The goods yard closed in 1964 but the old stationmaster’s house survives in private hands. Stone-built shelters now cover both platforms. The station is worth a visit for its quiet charm and the glimpse it offers of railway life in the 19th century. Trains stop on request, so passengers must signal their intention to board. A weekday service runs every two hours in each direction, mainly towards Wrexham, Shrewsbury or Birmingham. Sunday trains are less frequent, with most heading to or from Crewe. The station has no ticket office, so tickets must be bought beforehand or on board. Visitors find two low platforms reached by level access. Platform 2 is only accessible via a barrow crossing, so care is needed. Platform 1 is very low, and portable steps help passengers step up into the train. Electronic displays and timetable boards provide travel information. The surrounding countryside is flat and open, typical of Anglesey’s farmland. The old stationmaster’s house adds a touch of history to the scene.