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Rhymney Line Transformation Work

Beginning in at the end of March, we'll be undertaking an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work on the upper Rhymney line, from Caerphilly to Rhymney station, that will transform and electrify over 15km of railway line. These infrastructure improvements will enable electrified trains (Class 756s) to be introduced to the line, delivering faster, greener and more accessible transport to the communities of South Wales.

Planned Rail Closures & Engineering Works

To deliver this intensive 8-month programme of work safely, there will be periods where the railway line will be closed and rail replacement services in operation to keep passengers moving.

From March to October 2025, the railway line from Caerphilly to Rhymney will be closed on:

  • Mondays to Thursdays, after 7pm, starting from 31 March 2025.
  • For 6 weeks from Saturday 12 April to Friday 23 May, and from Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August.
  • For 2 weeks from Saturday 18 October.
  • Across several weekends (Saturday and Sundays) throughout this period

During periods where the railway line is closed, we'll replace each planned train with a bus service. These buses will travel from Rhymney/ Bargoed to Caerphilly (stopping at each station in between) and will connect with the train services from Caerphilly to Cardiff.

Mirroring the rail timetable, we'll operate a bus every 15 minutes between Caerphilly and Bargoed, and every 30 minutes between Bargoed and Rhymney.

From March to October 2025, we encourage all passengers travelling on the Rhymney line to check before you travel, due to the number of rail closures that will take place over this period.

Please go to https://tfw.wales/projects/metro/south-wales-metro/rhymney-line-transformation for more info.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
This is automated information from www.NationalRailEnquiries.co.uk (opens in new window).
General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point
Information Services Open

Information available during ticket office opening times.

CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes

Ticket office for advice only.

Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Topup
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Smartcard Validator
Yes
Smartcard Comments

Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.

Penalty Fares
Train Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones
Yes
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Caerphilly station

Shops
Yes

Convenience store

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

If requiring passenger assist please see the conductor on the train. For other queries please see station staff during ticket office hours.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Accessible Public Telephones

Low level/text public phones

National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B2.

Platform 1 (for Cardiff) has level access.

Platform 2 (for Rhymney) is accessible only by a footbridge or by a steep ramp.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 14
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

5 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to ten bicycles are located in a shelter near the station entrance to the Cardiff direction, southbound, platform.

2 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 4 bicycles are located in a Voyager Shelter on platform 3 - ie northbound platform


Annotation:

5 hoops


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Transport for Wales/ Caerphilly County Borough Council
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 222
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Fri

Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is Bay 8 at the bus stand outside the front of the station.

Taxi Rank

Taxi rank within 100m and clearly signposted

Onward Travel

'Stagecoach' operates a network of regular local bus routes around Caerphilly and to surrounding towns and villages. For route maps and timetables:

www.stagecoachbus.com

Buy a Caerphilly PlusBus ticket with your train ticket, for unlimited bus travel around the town. For details:

www.PlusBus.info

The Bus Interchange is located beside the rail station.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Serving the Welsh town of Caerphilly since 1871, this station sees almost one million passengers annually. It’s located on the Rhymney line of the Valley Lines network, once the historic Rhymney Railway. It’s gone through several updates over the years. Once a busy junction, the station was rebuilt to two platforms with a bus interchange in 1970. A third platform was added in 2013.

 

  • How long does it take to get from Caerphilly station to Cardiff Airport?

    • Cardiff Airport is 12 miles from Caerphilly station, and it takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by train

  • How long does it take to walk from Caerphilly station to Caerphilly town centre?

    • It takes around 10 minutes to walk to Caerphilly town centre, via Bartlett Street.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Caerphilly station?

    • There are 222 parking spaces at Caerphilly station.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Caerphilly station?

    • Caerphilly station has 10 bike storage spaces available, which all include shelter and CCTV.

  • What other facilities are available at Caerphilly station?

    • Showers
    • Shops
    • Coin telephones
    • Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Caerphilly station?