A Valleys train line will close for up to a year as work on the new South Wales Metro continues. The transformation of the Treherbert Line will mean the route between Pontypridd and Treherbert will be closed from April 30 until early 2024.
On Wednesday, March 22, WalesOnline went to Porth train station - which will be affected by the closure of the Treherbert line - to speak to passengers about the impact it will have on their day-to-day commute. Many passengers were concerned about travel delays on the roads, how reliable rail replacement buses will be and more outgoings on petrol and parking.
Dee Parker chooses to use the train for her commute to work as it's "cheaper" and more convenient since the increase in petrol prices. She added that she is used to train delays but is worried about getting to work on time during the next few months, as she was previously late to work while using rail replacement buses. She said: "Two weeks ago there were no trains going from Ponty to Cardiff so I had to get the bus and with traffic, we were always late."
