We've been working hard to upgrade the Coryton and lower Rhymney lines as part of the South Wales Metro project to enhance rail services for our passengers. Following the successful electrification of these lines, we’re excited to introduce brand-new trains on the Coryton and Caerphilly to Penarth lines starting in July 2025.
In April 2025, we began testing our new Class 756 trains on the Coryton line to prepare them for passenger service. Their introduction will deliver several benefits for customers, including increased onboard capacity, improved comfort, and better access from the train to the platform.
Ty Glas level crossing is now open
Our maintenance team have now delivered essential safety upgrades to the level crossing. These upgrades, which include replacing the crossing floor and installing a new Northern entrance, are crucial to improve the safety of users as our new trains are quieter and accelerate more quickly than our older diesel trains.
With most upgrades now complete, the Ty Glas level crossing has now been reopened.
Works to extend the Ty Glas station platform will continue, and there may be short periods where we need to close the level crossing to carry out this work. This includes a closure on Saturday 22 November - Monday 8 December.
When using the level crossing, please remember to stop, look both ways, and listen before crossing the railway. If you're riding a bike, be sure to dismount before crossing. Remove any distractions, such as headphones, so that you can be fully aware of your surroundings.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the community for your continued patience as we work to upgrade Ty Glas station and its level crossing.
FAQs
How many Class 756 (new trains) will be introduced onto the Coryton and Caerphilly lines?
We’ve successfully rolled out all five of our brand-new trains. These new trains mean that customers are now benefiting from more capacity on board as well as improved reliability and performance of our rail services.
Is the level crossing a Public Right of Way?
No, the crossing is not a Public Right of Way and is not an adopted footpath. The crossing is owned by Transport for Wales and its purpose is to provide access onto the Ty Glas station platform.
More information
Anyone trespassing on the railway is at risk of serious injury and/or death. If you see anyone on the railway who you believe is not supposed to be there, please call 999 as soon as you can.
For non - emergencies, please text the British Transport Police on 61016.
You can read more about OLE here.
More information on our No Second Chances safety campaign can be found here.
