Ty Glas station reopens after major upgrade to support new electric trains

Transport for Wales has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a major upgrade programme aimed at improving safety, accessibility and overall passenger experience.

Although the station’s level crossing was brought back into use in October 2025 after safety works, further improvements have continued in recent months to complete the wider modernisation project.

Among the key changes is a 16-metre platform extension, allowing the station to accommodate longer trains. Safety has also been enhanced through a renewed crossing surface and a safer pedestrian route linking the station and crossing. Accessibility improvements now allow for level boarding, making journeys easier for a wider range of passengers.

The station officially reopened to customers on 4 April, serving the Coryton line once again.

The upgrades were required to enable British Rail Class 756 trains to call at the station for the first time. These tri-mode units, introduced last year as part of a £800 million investment by the Welsh Government, are designed to offer quieter operation and improved acceleration.

The Class 756 fleet has already been rolled out across the Core Valley Lines, achieving an average reliability of over 90% during the past six months.

Dan Tipper said:

“Reopening Ty Glas station marks the end of a major programme of work and the beginning of a safer, more modern travel experience for our customers. These upgrades were essential to support our quieter, faster accelerating electric trains and to ensure the safety of the many people who use the level crossing each day. We’d like to thank the communities along the Coryton line for their patience and understanding throughout the closure”.

The reopening forms part of wider investment in the South Wales Metro, with passengers now able to benefit from the introduction of the new Class 756 trains at Ty Glas.

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