Banging, crashing, beeping and rumbling are just some of the noises that some Ystrad Mynach locals say keep them awake until the early hours of the morning. That's because since August, Transport For Wales (TFW) has been electrifying the railway which their homes back onto as part of the South Wales Metro works.
The project - originally set to be complete in 2023 - will be an integrated public transport network. It will comprise heavy and light rail, trams and new buses, along with several new train stations – designed to make it easier for people to travel, with more capacity and faster, more frequent and greener services. TFW has invested £800m into the new trains, which will include improved features such as air conditioning and automated level-boarding.
Although many in the Caerphilly borough town support the future plans, lots are "disappointed" with how the works are being carried out. Residents of Railway Junction, Lewis Street and further afield in Tredomen Terrace have reported unbearable noise coming from the railway until as late as 4am some nights. Others claim their homes physically shake because of the clatter.
