Risca and Pontymister
Overview Risca and Pontymister station, renamed from Risca in 2008, serves the Welsh town of Risca. On the Western Valley line, it opened in 1850, closing 12 years later, and reopening in 2008.
Pontypool and New Inn railway station
Overview Pontypool and New Inn is a gateway to Cardiff and Newport, with frequent trains to both cities. The station has 24-hour parking, ticket machines and accessible platforms.
Tywyn
Overview On the Cambrian Coast line, Tywyn station serves the pretty seaside town of Tywyn. Built in 1863, the famous Welsh poet John Ceiriog Hughes was employed as stationmaster in 1870.
Engaging with young people - Neath Port Talbot College
Engaging with young people - Neath Port Talbot CollegeAimsTfW’s Active Travel Team visited Neath Port Talbot College in November 2024 to carry out an engagement session with students on their travel choices.The aims were:
Caernarfon Castle
Travel to Caernarfon Castle by train
Lisvane and Thornhill
Overview Serving the areas of Lisvane and Thornhill, this station was built in 1986 as a replacement for Cefn Onn Halt railway station. The name Lisvane is believed to mean ‘stone court’, and may be linked to the remnants of an old iron age earthworks in the area.
Saundersfoot
Overview Inside the boundary of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Saundersfoot station serves the charming village of the same name and is only a mile from the Coastal Path route - a favourite with walkers.
Pembrey and Burry Port
Overview Opened in 1898 as a freight route carrying coal, Burry Port Station and the lines that passed through it were built along the curving course of an old canal.
Trefforest Estate
Overview Serving the small town of Trefforest near Cardiff, this station was built to cater for the workers at the local industrial estate. Opened in 1942, its two platforms were given new waiting rooms in 2016.