Rails in Wales. New service June 2024. Merthyr-Aberdare widow views

Starting with 2 x 37s through Cardiff Central with Crewe Landore stock move. Then the final part of my busy day, a ride on the new service from Merthyr to Aberdare via the line past Canton Depot Recorded 7th June 2024

[@stephendavies6949]

As a teenager during the early 1980s, I walked through the - by then disused and derelict - Aberdare Tunnel that carried the direct line from Merthyr to Aberdare during the early 1980s. My dad told me he travelled the line several times. I reckon once the new trains are introduced, the journey time from Merthyr to Aberdare via Abercynon will probably be shorter than it was when the tunnel - and the line it served - was operational.

[@cwmbargoedorbust]

Brought back some good memories, thanks Mike.

[@GarethJonesPilipala]

I understand why TfL has introduced the new service. There’s insufficient line and platform capacity between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street. I’m not sure it’s the best option for passengers. Also, the increased number of trains leaving Cardiff Central for the City Line will cause a major conflict for trains from Barry as they have to cross over to access the City Line. Even before the route changes, trains from Barry were often delayed by trains crossing in front of them. It’s a case of squeezing a quart into a pint pot!

[@simonadams71]

Why are the 175s now being taken to Landore?

[@DOCTORDROTT]

The pw looks neglected

[@dgattenb]

ponty station looks terrible :( saying that . all the budd everywhere looks awful