Plans to extend the railway line from Aberdare to Hirwaun have taken a big step forward after Rhondda Cynon Taf Council received a financial boost in order to continue with the project. The council has received £239,633 from the Welsh Government through the Cardiff Capital Region Transport Authority to fund further studies into the proposals.
Two options have been considered for the project - the preferred one being an extension of the rail service from the existing Aberdare Railway Station to Hirwaun. This would be achieved by providing three new stations at Llwydcoed, Hirwaun Station Road/Penyard and Hirwaun Tower Colliery. The council said the Metro Plus project will complement the South Wales Metro, which will see four trains an hour serving Aberdare.
Transport for Wales is managing the project and the latest funding will enable various actions to be completed by the appointed consultant Atkins Global Ltd, which will enable a full business case to be put together in 2023-24. You can get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free by signing up here.
