The line north to Aberdare on the Merthyr Line to Cardiff Central was only kept open for coal traffic to Tower Colliery , which moved its coal washery and loading facility onto the site of the former station goods yard .
Hirwaun station was demolished .
The line north to Aberdare on the Merthyr Line to Cardiff Central was only kept open for coal traffic to Tower Colliery , which moved Hirwaun 's coal washery and loading facility onto the site of the former station goods yard .
Hirwaun station was demolished .