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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

  • Ticket machine
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 help point
Information Services Open
Mon-Fri 06:00 to 11:00
Saturday 08:00 to 12:00
Sunday
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office

No
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Topup
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

No
Waiting Room

No
Station Buffet

No
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

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Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

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

There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

The ticket machine takes debit and credit cards only.

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

No
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B3.

Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Station Road. 

Step free access from Platform 2 (to Rhymney) however this is via a lane that leads onto the busy B4254 with no pavement on one side or safe crossing point


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: 0
Sheltered: No
Cctv: Yes
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on the B4254. Towards Rhymney, near the junction with Pengam St. Towards Cardiff, near the junction with Cardiff Road and the A469.

Onward Travel

Nearest bus stop is in Glan-y-Nant Square

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

The former coal mining community of Pengam is served by this small station on the Valley Lines network that runs through South Wales. Opened in 1858, it processes nearly half a million visitors annually and sees up to ten trains every hour.

The village once had two working collieries, with in excess of 600 men employed; however, due to flooding risks, the mines closed in the late 1950s, but the station continued to serve passengers.

 

  • How long does it take to walk from Pengam Station to Pengam town centre?

    • Crossing Cardiff Road, the walk takes around five minutes from the station to Pengam village centre.

  • What car parking facilities are available at Pengam Station?

    • There is 24-hour car parking available at Pengam Station.

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Pengam Station?

    • There are no bike parking facilities at Pengam Station.

  • What other facilities are available at Pengam Station?

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

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Pengam Station?