We’re investing millions in the Metro project to create better access to jobs, healthcare, and education. This integrated network of rail, bus, and walking and cycling routes will improve connectivity, making it easier for you to get where you need to go without any hassle.

Feb 2, 2025 · In the coming weeks, the Coryton line and the Rhymney line, from Cardiff Queen Street to Caerphilly, will be electrified. This marks a significant milestone in the South Wales Metro programme and will allow us to introduce new trains on the Coryton line from Spring 2025.

The Rhymney line is a commuter rail line running from Cardiff Central through the Rhymney valley via Heath and Llanishen in the north of the city, to Caerphilly, Bargoed and Rhymney.

May 31, 2024 · The work is particularly focused on what rail bosses call the core Valley lines – these are the lines that connect Cardiff with Aberdare, Coryton, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhymney and Treherbert. All of...

We’re upgrading the railway lines to Aberdare, Coryton, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhymney and Treherbert. These lines are also known as the Core Valleys Lines and they’ll become an important part of the South Wales Metro. A number of South Wales Metro projects have been part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.

Aug 2, 2023 · Powered by 170km of electric overhead lines and batteries, TfW hope its new trams will be a greener alternative. The Coryton and Rhymney lines will also be electrified and run new vehicles. What...

The South Wales Metro (Welsh: Metro De Cymru) is an integrated heavy rail, light rail and bus-based public transport services and systems network currently being developed in South East Wales around the hub of Cardiff Central railway station. The first phase was approved for development in October 2013.

Jan 22, 2025 · TfW has also reminded people that no rail services will run on the Coryton, Rhymney and Cardiff Bay lines between the 31st January and 2nd February 2025 to allow for testing of the overhead line equipment. Several bridges, level crossings and road bridges will also be closed on the 1st and 2nd February to keep the public safe.

Dec 2, 2022 · New Class 231 FLIRT trains will be appearing on the Rhymney line Rhymney Valley Line to be one of the last electrified as part of Transport for Wales’ new South Wales Metro. The South Wales Metro was due to be completed in …

Jan 23, 2025 · Transport for Wales (TfW) is making significant progress towards the next phase of the South Wales Metro project, with plans to electrify the Coryton and lower Rhymney lines in the coming weeks. This ambitious project aims to deliver a total of 170km of electrified track, of which 116km is already completed and operational.