 After World War II following nationalisation, from the beginning of 1948 British Railways owned the railways in the area.The decline in mining continued and Cross Hands goods closed on 1 November 1950; the whole branch closed on 6 March 1963.Llanelly Harbour Trust had taken control of the Great Western Dock at Llanelli, but a review of port facility requirements in the area resulted in closure, and the Trust ceased trading in 1951.