Llanberis railway station (Snowdon Mountain Railway)

Llanberis railway station is the lower terminus of the Snowdon Mountain Railway, located in the village of Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales. Opened in 1896, it serves as the starting point for trains ascending to the summit of Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales. The station building houses ticket offices, waiting areas, a gift shop, and a café. Passengers embark and disembark from the trains here. The station is a significant landmark in Llanberis and a major contributor to the local tourism industry. The platform is constructed at a steep incline to accommodate the rack and pinion system used by the railway. Operations are seasonal, typically running from around March to October, weather permitting.