 The line continued carrying coal but with the decline in coal mining the station closed completely in 1964.It was sited next to the Pontardawe Inn, known as the Gwachel, and the Victorian bridge over the Tawe.Despite being called Pontardawe railway station, it was actually located in Alltwen as it lies south east of the river Tawe, which is the border line between the village of Alltwen and the town of Pontardawe.