Pontypridd Station has closed for two weeks from Monday August 27, as part of a major investment scheme to extend 42 platforms across Wales.

Ieuan Wyn Jones, Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport said: "The work being carried out in Pontypridd is part of our £13.2 million project to extend 42 platforms to accommodate longer trains, providing more seats on the busiest routes in Wales. We recognise that there may be a number of short term disruptions to the service whilst the improvements are being carried out, however we are working with our partners to ensure passengers experience the minimum amount of disruption.


"This scheme is part of our wide ranging economic and social renewal programmes for the South Wales Valleys by increasing capacity and giving easier access to stations. It aims to improve passenger services and help ease congestion across the network."

Once these station improvements are completed, Arriva Trains Wales will be able to run a number of six car trains on the Rhymney and Treherbert lines next year. In addition, there will be a number of extra four car trains running across the Valleys network on services with rapidly growing demand.

(JM/SP)