A significant amount of engineering work has been completed over a nine-day rail closure as Transport for Wales (TfW) continue to move forward in delivering the next phases of the South Wales Metro.
The recent closure of the Merthyr Tydfil, Aberdare and Treherbert lines between Pontypridd and Radyr (from September 27 to October 6) allowed TfW to progress with station, infrastructure and maintenance work.
Some of the key works included:
- Level boarding adjustments were made to platforms 2 and 3 at Pontypridd station, alongside track and signalling improvements.
- Dismantlement and removal of the original footbridge at Treforest station, donated to the Gwilli Heritage Railway. Opening of the stairs on the new Access for All bridge with the lifts due to open in November.
- Installation of over 300 meters of the new ramped footbridge at Fernhill station, alongside 64 meters of level boarding works on the station platform.
- 135 meters of level boarding works at Taff’s Well station, alongside 700 square meters of platform resurfacing. Continued work to the new Access For All station footbridge, due to open in late 2024.
- 66 alterations and repairs to Overhead Line Equipment across the network in preparation for the introduction of new electric trains from November
|
Dan Tipper, Chief Infrastructure Officer at Transport for Wales said:
“During our nine-day closure we delivered a large amount of essential engineering works and we’re now looking forward to introduce brand-new trains to the South Wales network before the end of the year.”
Image credits: Transport for Wales |
